Xxxxxxxxx Time Limit. A grievance must be received by the District within 25 workdays of the knowledge of the occurrence or non-occurrence of the act(s) or action(s) on which the grievance is based. The grievant or representative shall inform the unit administrator or the next administrative level with the authority to resolve the grievance that a grievance is being initiated. If the District refuses to proceed with a grievance on the grounds that the alleged violation is not grievable, the cost of arbitration or court proceedings shall be assessed against the District if it is determined that the District was unreasonable or acted in bad faith. Grievances shall be processed as rapidly as possible; therefore, time limits shall be considered as maximums. The time limits specified may be extended by mutual consent. The extension agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
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Samples: Tentative Agreement, Tentative Agreement, Negotiated Agreement
