The appointing authority or the appointing authority's designee may give an employee an official written reprimand because of unacceptable job performance or work-related conduct. Time Limit for Imposition of an Official Written Reprimand. An official written reprimand shall be imposed within the time frame set forth in Regulation .01D of this chapter. Written Notice. The appointing authority or the appointing authority's designee shall notify an employee in writing of the reasons for the official written reprimand, and the appropriate appeal procedure, including the time frames for appeal. Appeal of an Official Written Reprimand. An employee may appeal an official written reprimand in accordance with the procedures set forth in Regulation .10 of this chapter.