Time Limits and Procedures. Any or all time limits in the grievance procedure may be waived by mutual written consent of the parties. Failure of the aggrieved party to submit or process a grievance in accordance with the time limits shall constitute abandonment of the grievance. Failure of the City to respond to the grievance within the stated time limits shall result in the automatic elevation of the grievance to the next step pursuant to the procedures hereinafter provided. Any or all time limits specified in the grievance procedure are calendar days. When the specified day falls on a non-business day, the deadline will be extended to the next business day. Business day is defined as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for observed holidays as specified in Section 16.1.
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