Suspension Pending Investigation
San Diego Municipal Code § 23.1208
in effect§23.1208 Suspension Pending Investigation
(Rule XI, Section 8 of the Rules of the Civil Service Commission)
Any employee in the classified service may be suspended without pay, for up to thirty
(30) calendar days, pending investigation of charges of misconduct, when in the opinion of the appointing authority such suspension is necessary in order to maintain the safety of the community or the reputation, morale, or harmony of the organization. Such suspension is not a disciplinary action and may not be appealed to the Commission. If the charges are substantiated, disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with the other provision of this rule. If the charges are unfounded, the employee shall be restored to duty and paid for the term of the suspension.
(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=7Fetched: 10/28/2026