Procedural Limitations. All grievances must be processed at the proper step in the progression in order to be considered at subsequent steps. Any employee may withdraw a grievance at any point by submitting a written statement to that effect, or by permitting the time requirements at any step to lapse. The time limits provided for herein are to be strictly adhered to and may be waived and/or otherwise extended only upon mutual consent of the parties, provided however, that any grievance not answered by the City within the required time limits may be advanced by the employee to the next step in the grievance procedure.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement