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A. First offense ... written reprimand B. Second offense ... written reprimand, suspension without pay C. Third offense ... written reprimand, suspension without pay, demotion, discharge. 17.4 Notwithstanding subsection 17.3 above, the Sheriff may immediately suspend without payor discharge an employee for a serious event which constitutes just cause for discipline inclusive of such events as are deemed to be just cause by the Kittitas County Civil Service Commission as set forth in the Commission's Rules and Regulations or as amended. 17.5 Complaints which could result in discipline shall be brought to the attention of the employee within fifteen (15) calendar days after the supervisor learns of the complaint. The Sheriff shall have thirty (30) days following notice to the employee to make a decision regarding the discipline. This time limit may be extended due to unexpected caseload, vacation conflicts, emergency or other necessary reason. Notice to the Union setting forth the reasons for extension shall be provided by the Sheriff. In cases involving internal investigations or criminal conduct where disclosure could affect the investigation, the timelines set forth above shall not apply. 17.6 Any employee who is under investigation for disciplinary action which may result in a permanent notation in the employee's personnel file or which may result in suspension without pay, demotion, or discharge, shall, before being required to respond or answer questions pertaining thereto, be informed of the existence and nature of the investigation. 17.7 The provisions of this Article shall not apply to newly hired employees serving a probationary period. Probationary employees shall work under the provisions of this Agreement, but shall be only on a trial basis, during which period they may be discharged without any recourse. Probationary employees shall have access to the grievance procedure for any non-disciplinary matters. 17.8 Any disciplinary action, as defined in 17.3 above, issued by a supervisor other than the Sheriff, shall not be final unless affirmed in writing by the Sheriff. Notations or copies of any such disciplinary action shall be sent to the Union at the time it is given to the employee. 17.9 Unless circumstances exist, which warrant immediate suspension or discharge, the employee shall before the disciplinary action is finalized, have the opportunity to discuss the matter with his immediate supervisor and the Sheriff, and be informed of the nature of the charges, and the facts supporting them. The employee shall be given an opportunity to respond to the charges, including a reasonable time (not to exceed ten (10) calendar days) to consult a Union representative. 17.10 An employee shall have the right to have a disciplinary action against him/her reviewed for just cause and severity of discipline through either of the following procedures. At the employee's option, an appeal can be made through the grievance procedure as outlined in Article 18, or through the Kittitas County Civil Service Commission. The employee's decision of appeals procedure shall be final and binding on all parties. The employee must exercise the employee's option within 161 Kittitas County Line Deputies 1/1/17 -12/31/21