Common use of Referral to Department Director Clause in Contracts

Referral to Department Director. The grievance may be referred to the Director's level and shall include a copy of the original grievance, the decision rendered at the Deputy Director's level, and a clear, concise statement of the reasons for the referral. The Director of Public Works may designate a personnel representative to investigate the merits of the complaint, to meet with the complaining employee (and/or the employee's xxxxxxx or Union representative); if the grievant is not the Union itself, to meet with the officials of the Union; and to settle such grievance or to make recommendations thereon to the City Manager in his or her capacity as an employee relations officer. The Director of Public Works shall issue a formal written decision within five (5) days of receipt of the grievance or if a meeting is held with the employee and his or her Union, the meeting must be held within ten (10) days of receiving the referral. The Director of Public Works or his or her designee shall issue a written decision within five (5) days from his or her meeting with the complaining employee and/or Union representative. If the issue is not resolved the grievance may be referred to the Third Formal Step within thirty (30) days of receipt of the response from the Director of Public Works.