Common use of Appointing Authority Clause in Contracts

Appointing Authority. If the grievance is not settled at the Informal Conference or under Step 1, it may be submitted to the Appointing Authority or his/her designated representative within seven (7) days after receipt of the written response at Step 1 or the verbal decision at Step 1, whichever is applicable. A Step 2 conference will be scheduled within seven (7) days after receipt of a timely written grievance. Date Grievance Received Date Step 2 Conference Held Appointing Authority Response: Appointing Authority’s Signature Date of Step 2 Response STEP 3 MEDIATION (OPTIONAL) The request for mediation must be made in writing to the Director - Human Resources within seven (7) days after receipt of the Appointing Authority’s Response.