Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) employees are subject to the Disciplinary and Grievance procedures in the Frederick County Government (FCG) Personnel Rules, except as specifically provided herein or as provided in State law or regulations. Grievances shall follow Chapter IX, Section 2, Grievance Procedure Appeal (Steps 1-3 ONLY) of the FCG personnel rules, with the final decision being made by the FCPL Director. Appeals of disciplinary actions other than suspension or dismissal shall also follow Chapter IX, Section 2, Grievance Procedure Appeal (Steps 1-3 ONLY) with the final decision being made by the FCPL Director. Appeals of suspensions and dismissals will follow the process in Chapter IX, Section 1, Appeal of Disciplinary Action; Dismissals, with the final decision being made by the Library Board of Trustees as opposed to the County Executive. For Dismissal only, when the Board of Trustees' decision is not unanimous, the employee may appeal to the State Board of Education for a final decision.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries on 11/2/16. Revised 9/2/26.