Step Five (5). The Fire Chief shall have fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the appeal in which to review, hold hearings, and answer the grievance in writing. Unless waived by the mutual agreement of the employee or their representative and the Fire Chief, a hearing is required at this step and the employee, and their representative shall have the right to be present at, and participate in, such hearing. The time limit at this step may be extended by mutual agreement between the Fire Chief and the employee or their representative.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding