Common use of Third Step – City Attorney Clause in Contracts

Third Step – City Attorney. If a grievant is not satisfied with the decision at the Second Step of this procedure, they may request in writing, within fourteen calendar days after receiving the response from the Assistant City Attorney, , an appointment to meet with the City Attorney or their designee who was not previously involved in the process or the issue subject to the grievance. The City Attorney, or their designee, will discuss the concern with the greivant and investigate the basis for the grievance. The Assistant City Attorney’s decision shall be provided to the City Attorney and the grievant, within 14 days and may be reviewed and considered by the City Attorney before any final decision is made. The City Attorney or their designee will provide either a verbal or written decision to the grievant within fourteen calendar days after that meeting, unless they determine that additional time is required under the circumstances. The decision regarding the grievance at this step is the final decision of the City Attorney.