Common use of Fire Department Clause in Contracts

Fire Department. The affected employee, or the Union Grievance Committee shall take up the grievance with the appropriate excluded direct supervisor and shall do so within thirty (30) calendar days of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or within thirty (30) calendar days of the time the employee may first be reasonably expected to have had knowledge of that occurrence. During this thirty (30) day period, every effort shall be made to settle grievances at this first step through the recognized chain of command in verbal form, and either party may request the presence of the Fire Chief during such discussions. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of an official statement of grievance, Portland Air National Guard management will issue a written response.