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City of KeizerHuman Resources Department

DATE: July 13, 2011*CONFIDENTIAL*

TO: Mayor Lore ChristopherCouncilor Mark Caillier Councilor Cathy ClarkCouncilor Joe Egli Councilor David McKaneCouncilor Brandon Smith Councilor Jim Taylor

FROM: Machell DePina, Human Resources Director

RE: HERRERA INVESTIGATION

As some of you may know, Roland Herrera, a Public Works employee has been on paid administrative

leave. During that time, the City has been completing an investigation. Below is information regarding

the current status of that investigation. In addition to you, Department Directors and employees who work

directly with Mr. Herrera (Public Works & Finance) will also receive this information. Please contact me

or Rob Kissler if you have any questions:

A preliminary investigation regarding Roland Herrera has been completed. We will NOT be

making any decisions until Roland has been afforded his Due Process rights (opportunity to

review and respond to the results of the investigation prior to final decision). The results of

the investigation are en route to Roland at this time but he may not yet have the materials so

we must ask you not to share any information with others or to initiate any contact with

Roland at this time.

During the time the investigation was pending, Roland was prohibited from contacting others

regarding the subject matter of the investigation. However upon receipt of the results of the

investigation, Roland is notified that the prohibition has now been lifted. Roland will remain

on paid leave at this time but is allowed to collect information he determines relevant to

respond to the investigation. Consequently, you could be among those who are contacted

either directly by Roland or through a representative. In an effort to maintain Rolands

confidentiality during this process, we are not sharing information about the subject matter

of the investigation.

We all know that Roland is well-liked in the community and even previously named Citizen ofthe Year. The issue is not what Roland did to be named Citizen of the Year or how well-liked

he is in the community. The issue is whether he engaged in conduct that violated City

policies. Because we have maintained confidentiality to the extent thats practical, this

means you do not know the facts of this case. Consequently, we strongly urge you to limit

your comments only to known facts in deference to the process we are undertaking. We also

ask for your support in ensuring Roland is treated in the same way any other employee would

be treated under similar circumstances. Out of respect for Rolands confidentiality, please

assist us in discouraging gossip and rumor. Also, please notify us if there are any issues of

concern that arise as we continue through this process.