Third Party Complaints. In the event significant complaints or derogatory allegations are made against an employee by anyone other than his/her evaluator or another bargaining unit member, the following procedures shall be followed: 1. The complaint or allegation shall be forwarded to the employee's evaluator or site administrator. 2. If the complaint or allegation is received within a reasonable time of the event(s) giving rise to it, the site administrator shall advise the employee of it within a reasonable time, identifying the complainant if known. If the complaint or allegation is not timely, it shall be disregarded. In determining whether a complaint or allegation is timely, the nature and seriousness of the complaint or allegation may be considered. 3. If requested by the employee, the District shall make a reasonable effort to arrange a meeting between the employee, the complainant and the site administrator, in an effort to solve the problem. The employee may be represented by the Association if he/she so desires. 4. In the event the matter remains unresolved, the complainant will be asked to submit a signed complaint or allegation. The complaint or allegation shall be disregarded if the complainant does not submit the complaint in writing, or if it is withdrawn. Notwithstanding the above, should the District determine that the complaint raises serious questions of misconduct, the District may place the complaint in writing. 5. The site administrator shall make a fair and reasonable effort to verify the accuracy of any written complaint or allegation. 6. The employee shall have the right to submit a written response to any written complaint or allegation received.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
