First Formal Step Sample Clauses

First Formal Step. Any informal grievance which has not been resolved by the Deputy Director of Public Works or his or her designee, must be filed in writing to the Deputy Director of Public Works within thirty (30) days from the date the informal discussion was initiated. The written grievance must state specific issues involved, the decision rendered at the informal step, and the remedy sought. The Deputy Director or his or her designee shall have five (5) days to respond in writing to the formal, written grievance.

First Formal Step. If the grievance is not resolved at the informal step meeting, the grievant(s) may present a formal claim in writing on the Grievance Form (Appendix D) to the immediate supervisor and Director within five (5) days after the Director’s response at the informal step. If the grievant has elected not to use the informal step procedure, the grievant may present a formal claim on the grievance form to the immediate supervisor and Director within twenty (20) days after the date of the occurrence of the act or condition on which the grievance is based. Within seven (7) days after receipt of the written grievance, the immediate supervisor and Director shall meet with the employee to attempt to resolve the grievance. The immediate supervisor and Director shall give a written answer to the grievant(s) within five (5) days after this meeting with a copy to the Association President.