Common use of Appeal from Clause in Contracts

Appeal from. Step Three - Should an employee, after receiving the written answer to his grievance at Step Three of the grievance procedure still feel that the grievance has not been resolved to his satisfaction, he may request that it be heard before an arbitrator. The F.O.P. must make application to the City Manager for arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the written answer from the City Manager at Step Three. Only the F.O.P. may authorize an appeal to arbitration, and its decision, based on the facts presented, shall be binding on the employees covered by this Agreement. Upon request, the F.O.P. will furnish the City appropriate certification that the appeal has been duly authorized.