Common use of Procedure Step 3 Clause in Contracts

Procedure Step 3. If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, or if no decision has been rendered within ten (10) work days after the Step 2 meeting, then the grievance must be referred to the Superintendent or official designee within fifteen (15) work days after the Step 2 meeting or the grievance will be considered withdrawn. The Superintendent or designee shall arrange for a hearing with the grievant to take place within ten (10) work days of receipt of the appeal. The parties shall have the right to be represented and to present such witnesses and documents as they deem necessary to develop facts pertinent to the grievance. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Superintendent or designee will have ten (10) work days to provide a written decision, together with the reason(s) for the decision to the grievant and the Union.