Common use of Agency Head or Designee Clause in Contracts

Agency Head or Designee. When the answer at Step I does not resolve the grievance or when the parties agree that the issue is more properly addressed at Step II, the grievance shall be submitted by the Union representative and/or the grievant to the agency head or his/her designee within seven (7) days of the Step I response or, in the case of a grievance ripe for submission directly to Step II, within the period specified in Section Five. Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the grievance, a meeting will be held with the employee and/or his/her representative and a written response issued within five (5) working days thereafter.

Agency Head or Designee. When the answer at Step I does not resolve the grievance or when the parties agree that the issue is more properly addressed at Step II, the grievance shall be submitted by the Union representative and/or the grievant to the agency head or his/her designee within seven (7) days of the Step I response or, in the case of a grievance ripe for submission directly to Step II, within the period specified in Section Five5. Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the grievance, a meeting will be held with the employee and/or his/her representative and a written response issued within five (5) working days thereafter.