Common use of Formal Levels Clause in Contracts

Formal Levels. Step 1: Within five (5) working days after the conclusion of the informal level, the grievant must present the grievance in writing to the immediate administrator. The written statement shall be a clear, concise statement of the grievance stating the facts surrounding the grievance and the provisions of the Agreement alleged to have been violated, the decision rendered at the informal conference, and the remedy sought. The statement will be signed and dated by the grievant. A meeting with the grievant and immediate administrator will be arranged to review and discuss the grievance. If the grievant is the Association, the unit member may be present. Such meeting will take place within five (5) working days from the date the written grievance is received by the immediate administrator. The immediate administrator may invite other members of management to be present at such meeting. The immediate administrator will give a written reply by the end of the fifth (5th) working day following the date of the meeting, and the giving of such reply will terminate Step 1.