Common use of Time Constraints Clause in Contracts

Time Constraints. The number of working days indicated at each step herein should be considered a maximum, and effort must be made to expedite the process. If the District fails to respond to the grievance within the maximum number of days at any step, the grievant proceeds to the next step. Failure of the grievant to comply with the time limits or to attend scheduled meetings to discuss or consider the grievance shall be deemed a termination of the grievance with prejudice. Time limits may be extended by mutual written consent or due to unusual circumstances.