Frederick County Public Library (FCPL) employees are subject to the disciplinary and grievance procedures in the Frederick County Government (FCG) personnel rules, except as specifically provided herein or as provided in State law or regulations. Grievances shall follow Chapter IX, Section 2, of the FCG personnel rules, with the final decision being made by the FCPL Director. Appeals of disciplinary actions other than suspension or dismissal shall also follow Chapter IX, Section 2, with the final decision being made by the FCPL Director. Appeals of suspensions will follow the process in Chapter IX, Section 1, with the final decision being made by the Library Board of Trustees if the employee appeals the FCPL Director's decision. Appeals of dismissals will also follow the process in Chapter IX, Section 1, with the appeal going to the FCPL Director and then to the Library Board of Trustees. When the Board of Trustees' decision is not unanimous, the employee may appeal to the State Board of Education for a final decision.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries on 11/2/16. Reaffirmed 9/4/24.