Appeals Procedure and Policy Clause Samples

Appeals Procedure and Policy. Guiding Principles: Questions of procedural error or deviation from this policy regarding qualifications for promotion and/or continued appointment may be appealed. All deliberations and findings at all levels of appeal are confidential. Procedure and Timeline ● The appellant submits a letter to the Human Resources Director and the VPAA stating the reasons for the appeal. This letter must be received within forty-five (45) days of the appellant’s receipt of the notification of the decision which is being appealed through this grievance procedure. ● The appeals committee is formed consisting of three (3) DUCFFT bargaining unit members. The appellant chooses a DUCFFT bargaining unit member, the VPAA chooses the second DUCFFT bargaining unit member, and the two chosen DUCFFT bargaining unit members choose the third member of the appeals committee. Within ten (10) business days from receipt of the appeal by the Human Resources Director and the VPAA, the members of the appeals committee must be chosen and have confirmed to Human Resources their willingness to serve. The Human Resources Director notifies the VPAA and the appellant. The full appeals committee must meet by September 15. ● The appeals committee conveys its recommendation to the President by November