1. A. After serving his or her two-year probationary period, an Assistant Attorney General may be dismissed only for cause.

2. B. Cause for dismissal shall include the following:

   1. 1. Fraud or misrepresentation in securing appointment.
   2. 2. Incompetency -- meaning the lack of ability or fitness to discharge the required duties.
   3. 3. Inefficiency -- meaning performance below the level of others performing like duties under similar conditions; or the incapacity or indisposition to perform one’s duties.
   4. 4. Neglect of duty.
   5. 5. Insubordination -- meaning disrespectful or contuma­cious conduct toward a supervisor; or a knowing disre­gard of express or implied directions; or a refusal to obey a lawful and ethical order issued by a person authorized to issue such order.
   6. 6. Dishonesty.
   7. 7. Drunkenness on duty.
   8. 8. Any unlawful use of narcotics or habit-forming drugs, or any use of or addiction to narcotics or habit-forming drugs which impairs job performance.
   9. 9. Conviction of a felony, or conviction of a misdemeanor an element of which is intentional, knowing or reckless conduct. A plea or verdict of guilty to a charge of a fel­ony, or any misdemeanor an element of which is inten­tional, knowing or reckless conduct is deemed to be a conviction for purposes of this Section.
   10. 10. Discourteous treatment of the public or other public employees.
   11. 11. Improper political activity.
   12. 12. Misuse or unauthorized use of state property.
   13. 13. Conduct either during or outside duty hours which is of such a nature that it causes discredit to the Attorney Gen­eral’s Office.
   14. 14. Any conduct which is inconsistent, incompatible or in conflict with one’s official duties as an Assistant Attor­ney General.
   15. 15. Failure to discharge one’s responsibilities as an Assistant Attorney General in a timely manner as directed by supervisors.
   16. 16. Failure or refusal to comply with office policies estab­lished by the Attorney General.
   17. 17. Use or attempted use of one’s official position for private advantage.
   18. 18. Any other action or pattern of activity that constitutes cause as a matter of law.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 27, 1983 (Supp. 83-4). Editorial correction, subsection (B), paragraph (8) “lawful” should read “unlawful” as filed for adoption effective July 27, 1983 (Supp. 85-1).