{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"12164","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 12164","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501. - 14403.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Civil Service System [12051. - 12167.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Discipline [12161. - 12167.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1217, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Within five days after the mailing of written notice of removal, discharge, or suspension, any employee may file a written request with the general manager for an opportunity to be heard in his own defense or, at the employee’s option, may utilize a grievance procedure if the district and a recognized employee organization have agreed after meeting and conferring in good faith pursuant to Section <a href=\"/gov/3505\">3505</a> of the Government Code that a grievance procedure may be used in disciplinary proceedings involving removals, discharges, and suspensions as an alternative to the procedure provided for in Sections <a href=\"/puc/12165\">12165</a> and <a href=\"/puc/12166\">12166</a>.</p>","text":"Within five days after the mailing of written notice of removal, discharge, or suspension, any employee may file a written request with the general manager for an opportunity to be heard in his own defense or, at the employee’s option, may utilize a grievance procedure if the district and a recognized employee organization have agreed after meeting and conferring in good faith pursuant to Section 3505 of the Government Code that a grievance procedure may be used in disciplinary proceedings involving removals, discharges, and suspensions as an alternative to the procedure provided for in Sections 12165 and 12166.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/discipline-12164","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}