Common use of First Formal Step Clause in Contracts

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.