This procedure delineates the delegation of authority to approve dismissals and describes procedures unique to Texas AgriLife Extension Service (Extension) in the administration of the discipline and dismissal policy and regulation.
A supervisor’s request to dismiss or suspend an employee will be sent to the Texas A&M AgriLife Human Resources Office through normal approval channels. The AgriLife Human Resources Office will consider the request in view of the justification submitted and any documentation that is available for review. Following the review, the AgriLife Human Resources Office will, in keeping with System Regulation 32.02.02, Discipline and Dismissal of Non-faculty Employees, consult with the System Office of General Counsel (OGC), and upon obtaining advice from OGC, will forward the request to the Director/Deputy Director for appropriate action
Any adverse written disciplinary actions and related documents may be retained in a separate portion of the official personnel file in accordance with Extension Procedure 33.99.99.X1.02, Official Personnel File.
An appeal to any disciplinary action will be in accordance with System Regulation 32.01.02, Complaint and Appeal Procedure for Nonfaculty Employees and Extension Procedure 32.01.02.X1.01, Complaint and Appeal for Nonfaculty Employees.
Questions concerning this procedure should be directed to the AgriLife Human Resources Office at 979-845-2423.