Section 16.8

Section 16.8 Review of Discipline

1. In no case may a supervisor impose suspension or discharge upon an employee unless the proposed disciplinary action by the supervisor has first been reviewed and concurred in, in a signed and dated writing, by the installation head or designee.
2. In associate post offices of twenty (20) or less employees, or where there is no higher level supervisor than the supervisor who proposes to initiate suspension or discharge, the proposed disciplinary action shall first be reviewed and concurred in, in a signed and dated writing, by a higher authority outside such installation or post office before any proposed disciplinary action is taken.