Common use of First Step of the Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

First Step of the Grievance Procedure. A grievance shall be presented in writing to the employer through its Office of Human Resources within twenty (20) calendar days after the president receives notice of the alleged contractual violation, or with reasonable diligence should have received notice of the violation, provided that if the grievance is presented under Section B of this article, equivalent additional time shall be added. The FOP shall forward a copy of the grievance to the chief of police. The grievance shall be set forth with reasonable clarity. The employer, or designee, and representatives of the bargaining unit shall meet and discuss the grievance within thirty (30) calendar days after it is presented to the employer. The purpose of the meeting is to engage in dialogue in an effort to resolve the grievance. The Employer shall promptly and without unreasonable delay, provide to the FOP all documents and information reasonably requested by the FOP that reasonably have a bearing on the FOP’s ability to make informed decisions in the processing, settlement, or dismissal of grievances at the earliest possible time. The FOP agrees that the Union and its representatives will maintain the confidentiality of all personnel records and related personnel information provided to the Union. Both parties shall designate representatives with settlement authority. The employer shall respond, in writing, to the grievance within seventy-five (75) calendar days after the grievance is filed.

First Step of the Grievance Procedure. A grievance shall be presented in writing to the employer through its Office of Human Resources Labor Relations within twenty (20) calendar days after the president receives notice of the alleged contractual violation, or with reasonable diligence should have received notice of the violation, provided that if the grievance is presented under Section B of this article, equivalent additional time shall be added. The FOP shall forward a copy of the grievance to the chief of police. The grievance shall be set forth with reasonable clarity. The employer, or designee, and representatives of the bargaining unit shall meet and discuss the grievance within thirty (30) calendar days after it is presented to the employer. The purpose of the meeting is to engage in dialogue in an effort to resolve the grievance. The Employer shall promptly and without unreasonable delay, provide to the FOP all documents and information reasonably requested by the FOP that reasonably have a bearing on the FOP’s ability to make informed decisions in the processing, settlement, or dismissal of grievances at the earliest possible time. The FOP agrees that the Union and its representatives will maintain the confidentiality of all personnel records and related personnel information provided to the Union. Both parties shall designate representatives with settlement authority. The employer shall respond, in writing, to the grievance within seventy-five (75) calendar days after the grievance is filed.