Procedure for Removal
San Diego Municipal Code § 23.1204
in effect§23.1204 Procedure for Removal
(Rule XI, Section 4 of the Rules of the Civil Service Commission)
The following steps shall be completed by the appointing authority prior to making a final decision to remove any employee in the classified service who has attained permanent status, except when the appointing authority deems immediate removal necessary in order to maintain the safety of the community or the reputation, morale, or harmony of the organization. The employee must be:
(a) Given advance notice of the proposed action which includes a statement of the reasons for the action;
(b) Provided with a copy of the proposed charges and, if practical, a copy of the materials or documents upon which the charges are based;
(c) Given the right to respond either orally or in writing to the appointing authority;
(d) Notified that he or she may have representation at any time during this procedure.
After due consideration has been given to the information provided by the employee, personal service of written notice of removal or written notice delivered and left at or mailed to the employee’s last place of residence shall be sufficient to put any such removal into effect. Such notice shall include a statement of the charges upon which the action is based and a statement advising the employee of any rights of appeal. A copy of such notice shall also be provided to the Civil Service Commission.
(Amended 7–27–1981 by O–15553 N.S.; effective 9–4–1981.)
(Amended 11-14-2022 by O-21562 N.S.; effective 12-14-2022.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art03Division12.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026