Filing Deadlines. The grievant or the grievant’s representative must file the request for a Step 2 review within seven (7) days from the expiration of the Step 1 review, or within seven (7) days from the receipt of the Step 1 decision unless there is an extension in writing. If the seven (7) day period expires without the grievant filing a request for Step 2 review, the grievance shall be considered time-barred for a Step 2 grievance and the grievance shall be deemed to have been resolved by the decision at Step 1. The expiration of the seven (7) day period shall be evidenced by a receipt executed by the office receiving the request for Step 2 review, or by the date of mailing as determined by the postmark.
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