It is the right of the public employer to determine unilaterally the purpose of each
of its constituent agencies, set standards of services to be offered to the public,
and exercise control and discretion over its organization and operation. It is also
the right of the public employer to direct its employees, take disciplinary action
for proper cause, and relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for
other legitimate reasons. However, the exercise of these rights shall not preclude
employees or their representatives from raising grievances should decisions on the
above matters have the practical consequences of violating the terms and conditions
of any collective bargaining agreement in force, or civil or career service regulation.
