Common use of Timeframe Clause in Contracts

Timeframe. The timeframe outlined in this document shall be followed; however, the timeframe and the term “reasonable effort” may be flexible if supported by special circumstances, such as an emergency, special projects (budgets, labor negotiations), vacations, or staffing shortages. Also, the timeframe may be modified if there are mutual agreements to extend the timeframe. If the timeframe has elapsed and if a grievant believes that a reasonable effort is not being made, then the grievant can request that the matter be heard and decided upon with two (2) working days, or the matter shall be automatically moved to the next higher step, then the grievance shall be considered closed. The term working day(s) means Monday through Friday, excluding any holidays. Financial Responsibility – Fees or costs for processing a grievance shall be borne by each party, unless there is an agreement in advance. Employees authorized to attend a grievance proceeding during regular working hours shall continue normal compensation; however, proceedings conducted after working hours or on normal days off shall not be compensated unless there is approval in advance from the Department Head or the City Manager. Employees who are appealing a discipline case shall be paid for attendance of a discipline appeal if said appeal is scheduled after the employee’s assigned working hours. Process – The process for resolving a qualified grievance is as follows:

Timeframe. The timeframe outlined in this document shall be followed; however, the timeframe and the term “reasonable effort” may be flexible if supported by special circumstances, such as an emergency, special projects (budgets, labor negotiations), vacations, or staffing shortages. Also, the timeframe may be modified if there are mutual agreements to extend the timeframe. If the timeframe has elapsed and if a grievant believes that a reasonable effort is not being made, then the grievant can request that the matter be heard and decided upon with two (2) working days, or the matter shall be automatically moved to the next higher step, then the grievance shall be considered closed. The term working day(s) means Monday through Friday, excluding any holidays. Financial Responsibility – Fees or costs for processing a grievance shall be borne by each party, unless there is an agreement in advance. Employees authorized to attend a grievance proceeding during regular working hours shall continue normal compensation; however, proceedings conducted after working hours or on normal days off shall not be compensated unless there is approval in advance from the Department Head or the City Manager. Employees who are appealing a discipline case shall be paid for attendance of a discipline appeal if said appeal is scheduled after the employee’s 's assigned working hours. Process – The process for resolving a qualified grievance is as follows:

Timeframe. The timeframe outlined in this document shall be followed; however, the timeframe and the term “reasonable effort” may be flexible if supported by special circumstances, such as an emergency, special projects (budgets, labor negotiations), vacations, or staffing shortages. Also, the timeframe may be modified if there are mutual agreements to extend the timeframe. If the timeframe has elapsed and if a grievant believes that a reasonable effort is not being made, then the grievant can request that the matter be heard and decided upon with two (2) working days, or the matter shall be automatically moved to the next higher step, then the grievance shall be considered closed. The term working day(s) means Monday through Friday, excluding any holidays. Financial Responsibility – Fees or costs for processing a grievance shall be borne by each party, unless there is an agreement in advance. Employees authorized to attend a grievance proceeding during regular working hours shall continue normal compensation; however, proceedings conducted after working hours or on normal days off shall not be compensated unless there is approval in advance from the Department Head or the City Manager. Employees who that are appealing a discipline case shall be paid for attendance of a discipline appeal if said appeal is scheduled after the employee’s assigned working hours. Process – The process for resolving a qualified grievance is as follows: