SECTION II – GENERAL PROVISIONS Sample Clauses
The "General Provisions" section establishes the foundational rules and overarching terms that apply throughout the entire agreement. This section typically covers definitions, governing law, notice requirements, and other standard contractual elements that set the framework for interpreting and enforcing the contract. By consolidating these universal terms, the clause ensures consistency, reduces ambiguity, and provides a clear reference point for both parties regarding the basic operational aspects of the agreement.
SECTION II – GENERAL PROVISIONS. 13.2.1 The purpose of the procedure is to attempt to secure equitable solutions to grievances. All parties agree that these proceedings should be kept informal and confidential, and that the grievance should be kept informal and confidential, and that the grievant and immediate supervisor should attempt to resolve the grievance at the informal level.
13.2.2 The filing of a grievance shall in no way interfere with the right of the Board to proceed in carrying out its management responsibilities subject to the final decision of the grievance. In the event the alleged grievance involves an order, requirement, or other directive, the grievant shall fulfill or carry out such order, requirement, or other directive, pending the final decision of the grievance.
13.2.3 Nothing contained herein will be construed as limiting the right of any grievant to discuss a grievance informally with his/her immediate supervisor, or to have the grievance adjusted, prior to Level IV, without intervention of the Association, provided that the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. Any proposed resolution at Levels II or III, shall not be agreed upon by the District until the Association has been provided a copy, and allowed an opportunity to respond.
13.2.4 The filing of a grievance shall not reflect unfavorably upon the grievant, or upon the supervisor with whom it may be filed.
13.2.5 The employee and immediate supervisor shall have the right to include in the grievance hearings such witnesses as they deem necessary to develop facts pertinent to the grievance, the names of such witnesses shall be made available to both parties upon request. Such witnesses shall be in addition to the conferee that either party may select.
13.2.6 Although a specific time period is provided for administrative decisions at each level of the grievance procedure, it is recognized that multiple grievance claims must be processed in a sequential manner. Consequently, at each level of the procedure, grievance claims shall be assigned consecutive numbers, based upon the time and date on which written grievances are received. Administrative personnel shall process such numbered grievances in a sequential manner, following a pattern that first filed will be first considered. Regardless of specific time periods provided for decisions at the various levels of this procedure, administrative personnel shall not be required to consider more than one grievance claim per day.