Annual Performance Evaluations and Appeal. If an employee challenges the 28 fairness or accuracy of their annual performance evaluation, the evaluation may be appealed by the 1 employee in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the employee’s receipt of such evaluation. 2 It will then be discussed/reviewed between the supervisor and employee. If a suitable solution cannot 3 be reached, the employee may appeal to the Section Commander/Manager of the unit. The employee 4 may appeal the Commander/Manager’s decision to the third step of the appeal process. At each step 5 of the process, the employee shall have fourteen (14) calendar days in which to appeal to the next 6 step in writing (from the date of receipt of the decision, or expiration of the timeframe). The
