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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 12.02.13.04" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="13" heading="Reassignment, Suspension, and Discharge of a Volunteer.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The coordinator shall initiate appropriate action if a volunteer is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Arrested;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Violates institutional rules; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Is not performing responsibilities in accordance with the assignment description or the expectations of the supervisor.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An action may include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Transfer to another assignment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Suspension; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Discharge.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In the event of discharge, the coordinator shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct an exit interview;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Complete the volunteer exit form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Request that the volunteer complete an evaluation form; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Refer the volunteer to a volunteer placement agency if the volunteer so desires.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The name of a volunteer who is discharged for unsatisfactory behavior, with reason for discharge, shall be forwarded to the Director.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Director shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Determine the appropriateness of the volunteer continuing to provide services within the Division;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Relocate the volunteer within the system when appropriate; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Notify the warden and the volunteer of the volunteer's removal as a volunteer from all institutions of assignment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The volunteer may appeal an action taken under this regulation, in writing, to the Commissioner, within 30 days after receiving notice of the action.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>