During disciplinary action, the Sheriff or designee shall respond in writing within how many working days to the employee and the PBA?

• A. 5 working days
• B. 10 working days
• C. 15 working days
• D. 20 working days

Answer: (B)

The time frame being tested is the period allowed for a formal, written reply in disciplinary actions. The Sheriff or designee must respond within 10 working days, which provides enough time to thoroughly review the case, consider all materials, and draft a clear, written decision or response. At the same time, 10 working days helps keep the process moving, so the employee and the PBA are not left waiting excessively. Remember that “working days” exclude weekends and holidays, so the clock is based on business days. Shorter spans like five days can be insufficient for careful consideration, while longer spans like fifteen or twenty days can unnecessarily delay resolution and any subsequent appeals.