Common use of Town Manager Clause in Contracts

Town Manager. If the employee or the Union is not satisfied with the Library Director’s response, the grievance may be brought forward to the Town Manager. Such grievance must be submitted in writing to the Town Manager within fourteen (14) calendar days after issuance of the Library Director’s response. The written grievance shall specify the specific section of this Agreement under which the grievance arises as well as the specific provisions of the Agreement that allegedly have been violated, explain the basis of the grievance and the specific resolution sought by the employee, and shall include a copy of the Library Director’s response. The Town Manager may appoint a designee to review the grievance. Any such designee shall not be a supervisor or manager from the Library. The Town Manager (or his/her designee) shall hold a meeting with the employee, the Library Director, and any other parties deemed relevant by the Town Manager within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the grievance. The Town Manager (or his/her designee) will also conduct such other investigation of the issue as deemed necessary. Within twenty-one (21) calendar days following the meeting, the Town Manager (or his/her designee) shall issue a written decision to the employee. The consequences of either party failing to follow the procedures described in this step are outlined in Section 8.3 below.