General Applications. 1. An employee may be represented in all stages of the formal grievance procedure by himself/herself, or, at his/her option, by a representative of his/her choice. The Federation shall be notified of any grievance matter reaching Level II. 2. The Federation may present, process, or appeal a grievance matter concerning any article in this contract. 3. All decisions or adjustments of any grievance shall be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement. 4. Failure to appeal a decision at any level within the time limit specified constitutes acceptance of the decision. 5. Failure to communicate the decision of a grievance at any level to this procedure within the specified time shall permit an appeal at the next level of this procedure. However, time limits as specified may be extended at any time by mutual agreement in writing. 6. No supervisor shall be required, within a five-day period, nor the Superintendent or his/her designee, within a ten-day period, to handle more than one grievance. If more than one grievance is pending during these time limitations, time limits imposed upon the employee shall be extended correspondingly. 7. Time limits for appeal provided at each level shall begin the day following receipt of written decision by the parties in interest.
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