Common use of Reclassification Appeals Process Clause in Contracts

Reclassification Appeals Process. A. Appeal: If the Agency denies an employee’s reclassification request, the Association may appeal the decision to DAS Labor Relations. The appeal must be in writing and submitted within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the Agency’s denial. All appeals must be supported with copies of documents originally provided to the Agency for the reclassification request, including written explanation of the request and all relevant documentation. No new documentation or information will be considered by the Classification Appeal Committee. B. Classification Appeal Committee: When the Association submits an appeal per the section above, the Association and Employer will each appoint a designee to serve on the Classification Appeal Committee. If an Association designee is a bargaining unit member, the employee shall be granted paid leave for Committee meetings which occur during the employee’s scheduled workday. The Committee’s sole mission will be to consider appeals pursuant to this section of the article and make decisions which maintain the integrity of the classification system by correctly applying the classification specifications.