§74-840-6.3.

§74-840-6.3.
   
   A. Each appointing authority shall establish written policies and
   procedures for progressive discipline of employees according to the
   rules established by the Oklahoma Merit Protection Commission.
   Sections 530:10-11-111 and 10-11-113 of the Oklahoma Administrative
   Code promulgated by the Administrator of the Office of Personnel
   Management are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Merit Protection
   Commission and shall remain in effect until duly amended by the
   Commission.
   
   B. Progressive discipline is a system designed to ensure not only the
   consistency, impartiality and predictability of discipline, but also
   the flexibility to vary penalties if justified by aggravating or
   mitigating conditions. Typically, penalties range from verbal warning
   to discharge, with intermediate levels of a written warning,
   suspension or demotion. Absent mitigating circumstances, repetition of
   an offense is accompanied by a generally automatic progression to the
   next higher level of discipline.
   
   C. Each supervisor shall be responsible for applying discipline when
   necessary that is progressive in nature, appropriate for the offense,
   and equitable. Each supervisor shall consider aggravating or
   mitigating circumstances when determining the proper disciplinary
   action. Each supervisor shall use prompt, positive action to avoid
   more serious disciplinary actions. The Oklahoma Merit Protection
   Commission shall promulgate rules to establish the requirements and
   guidelines for discipline.