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121 such dismissal shall be effective at the end of the three (3) day' suspension. If a dismissal is made at the end of this period, a written summary giving the circumstances and facts leading to the dismissal shall be prepared. A copy of the summary shall be delivered to the employee by certified mail and one copy shall be filed in the employee's personnel folder. If it is determined that a dismissal action is inappropriate, reimbursement shall be made for all income lost during the period of suspension. Section 14. Employee Appeal A temporary or permanent employee wishing to appeal a demotion, sus- pension or dismissal may present the matter in accordance with the provisions of the grievance procedure prescribed in Article VIII of this ordinance. Section 15. Reinstatement An employee who resigns while in good standing or who is separated because of reduction in force may be reinstated within one (1) year of the date of separation, with the approval of the department head and the county manager. An employee who enters extended active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, the Public Health Service or with a Reserve component of the Armed Forces will be granted reinstatement rights commensurate with Chapter 43 of Public Law 93-508. An employee who is reinstated shall be credited with previous service and previously accrued sick leave and will receive all benefits provided in accordance with this policy and under supplementary rules and regulations. The salary paid a reinstated employee shall be as close as reasonably possible, given the circumstances of each employee's case, to the salary step previously attained by the employee in the salary range for the previous class of work, plus any across-the- board pay increases. ARTICLE VIII. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND ADVERSE ACTION APPEAL Section 1. Organization of Advisory Personnel Board The Commissioners may appoint an advisory personnel board to consist of three (3) Board members. Members of the advisory personnel board shall serve their term of office as commissioner. The advisory personnel board at the first meeting in January of each year shall elect one of its members as chairman, who shall preside at all meetings, and shall be responsible for calling all such meetings. Meetings shall be held from time to time as necessary, and two (2) members shall constitute a quorum. Members of the advisory personnel board shall serve without compensation. The county manager shall provide clerical support to the board to perform such duties as the board may direct. The advisory personnel board shall: (1) Advise the commissioners and the county manager on county personnel appeal grievance, and adverse actions. (2) Conduct public hearings upon the request of the county manager or of discharged, suspended, or demoted county employees. The board shall have all powers necessary to complete investigation of the action taken, including the power to call and examine witnesses and papers. The board shall inform the employee and the county manager in writing of its findings and recommendations; and (3) Keep an adequate record of all its proceedings, findings, and recommendations. Section 2. Grievance and Adverse Action - Definitions A grievance is a claim or complaint based upon an event or condition which affects the circumstances under which an employee works, allegedly caused by misinterpretation, unfair application, or lack of established policy pertaining to employment conditions. A grievance might involve alleged safety or health hazards, unsatisfactory physical facilities, surroundings, materials or equipment, unfair or discriminatory supervisory or disciplinary practices, unjust treatment by fellow workers, unreasonable work quotas, or any other grievance relating to conditions of employment.