Post by Logan on Apr 10, 2016 5:08:19 GMT -6
Simpsonville Police Chief Keith Grounsell requested a hearing into his suspension April 1 be held in front of the public, according to a document obtained by The Greenville News, but the city denied his request and instead held a marathon meeting behind closed doors Monday before voting on a vague motion that left the public in the dark as to what action their city leaders had taken with a high-profile public employee.
Grounsell was initially suspended for “engaging in misconduct with a citizen,” according to an Employment Action Notice signed by City Administrator David Dyrhaug and Grounsell on April 1.
On the notice, Grounsell marked a box that said he disagreed with the employer’s description of the accusation. Grounsell wrote that he was “awaiting facts to be able to complete a rebuttal.”
“I would like a public hearing on this matter and all the evidence that will be presented against me,” Grounsell wrote. “Plus I need time to prepare my side for the hearing and to seek legal advice.”
Read more: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/golden-strip/2016/04/09/suspended-chief-sought-public-hearing/82785862/
Grounsell was initially suspended for “engaging in misconduct with a citizen,” according to an Employment Action Notice signed by City Administrator David Dyrhaug and Grounsell on April 1.
On the notice, Grounsell marked a box that said he disagreed with the employer’s description of the accusation. Grounsell wrote that he was “awaiting facts to be able to complete a rebuttal.”
“I would like a public hearing on this matter and all the evidence that will be presented against me,” Grounsell wrote. “Plus I need time to prepare my side for the hearing and to seek legal advice.”
Read more: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/golden-strip/2016/04/09/suspended-chief-sought-public-hearing/82785862/