Common use of Formal Steps Clause in Contracts

Formal Steps. a. If the grievance is not resolved at the informal level (see above) the employee may submit the grievance, in writing, to the concerned department head within 10 calendar days after the meeting with the supervisor. The grievance shall include the specific section(s) of the MOU alleged to have been violated, a clear, concise statement of the nature of the grievance, and the remedy sought. b. The concerned department head or designee shall, within 10 calendar days of receipt of the grievance, provide the employee with an opportunity to discuss the grievance. The concerned department head or designee shall render a determination within 10 calendar days after receiving the appeal, or if a meeting is held with the grievant, within 10 calendar days after the date of such meeting. c. In the event the grievance is not resolved at the concerned department head level, the employee may submit an appeal to the City Manager within 10 calendar days following receipt of the concerned department head's determination. d. The City Manager or designee shall provide the employee with an opportunity to discuss the grievance within 10 calendar days of receipt of the appeal. The City Manager or designee shall render a determination within 10 calendar days after receiving the appeal, or if a meeting is held with the grievant, within 10 calendar days after the date of such meeting. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached, the employee may appeal such decision in writing. The appeal shall be served (submitted to the City Clerk) or mailed (return receipt requested) to the City Council. Failure of the employee to take further action within 10 calendar days after receipt of the City Manager decision will constitute withdrawal of the grievance.