Common use of Appeal for Hearing Clause in Contracts

Appeal for Hearing. If the grievance is not settled in Step 2, the grievant may, within ten (10) class days, submit a written request for a hearing. This request will be submitted to the Office of the President of the University and will be accompanied by (a) the original written statement by the grievant, and (b) all written communication exchanged between parties during Steps 1 and 2 above. These data will be made available to the Grievance Hearing Committee. Every effort consistent with normal operating schedules will be made to conduct a hearing at the earliest practical time. Unless an extension is agreed upon in writing by both parties, the hearing will be completed within 30 days of the grievant submitting the request to the President. The Grievance Hearing Committee will conduct an appropriate hearing to gather evidence pertaining to the grievance in accordance with section 3 below. Within five (5) class days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Committee will submit its decision in writing to both Parties. Said decision will be consistent with the statutes and/or existing University policies and with the evidence presented during the hearing. The decision of the Committee is final and binding unless appealed to the President of the University.