Request for Evidence. Whenever the grievant wishes to introduce evidence pursuant to the provisions of this Article, and such evidence is or may be in the possession of the administration, the grievant may, within the time period allowed for the initiation of the Step at which such evidence is permitted to be introduced, file with the President a written request for such evidence. Whenever such request shall have been so filed, the President shall, within seven (7) days after the filing of such request, convey to the grievant any and all such evidence in the President's possession so requested; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the President may refuse to convey any such evidence not deemed material and relevant to the grievance set forth in the complaint; and provided, further that whenever the President shall have refused to convey any such evidence, such refusal and the reasons therefor shall be communicated in writing to the grievant and shall thereafter form a part of the grievance record. Such request when so filed and such evidence when so conveyed shall form a part of the grievance record.
