Formal Resolution 1. Service Provider or TJJD staff who wish to submit problems for resolution may do so in writing, including all relevant information and a recommended resolution (Statement of Problem). 2. The Statement of Problem will be submitted to the designated contact unless the problem specifically involves the designated contact, in which case, it will be submitted to the designated contact’s supervisor. 3. Problems are to be addressed within ten (10) working days; a written decision will be sent to the individual or program that submitted it, with copies retained by the designated contact and the designated contact’s supervisor.
Informal Resolution To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy or claim related to this Agreement ("Dispute"), you and Company agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating any arbitration or court proceeding. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one person to the other.
Formal Level A. Level I: 1. Within five (5) work days of the oral response, if the grievance is not resolved, it shall be stated in writing on the "Academic Grievance" form as provided by the District (and shown as Exhibit "A" of this Agreement), signed by the grievant (or Federation Representative), and presented to his/her supervisor (or designee) at the xxxx level or above. 2. The supervisor or designee shall communicate his/her decision to the unit member in writing within five (5) days after receiving the grievance. 3. Within the above time limits, either the grievant (or Federation Representative) or the immediate supervisor (or designee) may request a personal conference with the other party. B. Level II: 1. In the event the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level I, he/she may appeal the decision on the appropriate form to the college/campus president, or his/her designee, within five (5) days. 2. This statement shall include a copy of the original grievance and a written copy of the decision rendered by the unit member's supervisor or designee. 3. The college/campus president, or his/her designee, shall communicate the decision to the grievant in writing within seven (7) days of receiving the appeal. Either the grievant (or Federation Representative) or the college/campus president (or his/her designee) may request a personal conference within the above time limits. C. Level III 1. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level II, he/she may within five (5) days appeal the decision on the appropriate form to the Chancellor, or his/her designee. 2. This statement shall include copies of the original grievance and appeal and written copies of the decisions rendered. 3. The Chancellor, or his/her designee, shall communicate his/her decision in writing to the grievant within fifteen (15) days. D. Level IV--Advisory Arbitration 1. Within fifteen (15) work days after receipt of the decision of the Chancellor, the Federation may, upon written notice to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, submit the grievance to arbitration under and in accordance with the prevailing rules of the California State Mediation and Conciliation Services. Only the Federation (exclusive representative) may demand arbitration.