Common use of Step 5 Clause in Contracts

Step 5. If the employee (through the Union) continues to dispute the decision of the City Manager, the employee (through the Union) shall, within fifteen (15) working days of the City Manager's decision, request that the matter be referred to a Mediator appointed by the California State Mediation/Conciliation Service, who shall render an advisory opinion on the merits of the grievance to the City Manager. The City Manager may accept, modify or reject the advisory opinion of the Mediator. The City Manager's decision shall be final.

Step 5. If the employee (through the Union) continues to dispute the decision of the City Manager, the employee (through the Union) shall, within fifteen (15) working days of the City Manager's decision, request that the matter be referred to a Mediator appointed by the California State Mediation/Conciliation Service, who shall render an advisory opinion on the merits of the grievance to the City Manager. The City Manager may accept, modify or reject the advisory opinion of the Mediator. The City Manager's decision shall be final.final.‌