Step 2. Chief Human Resources OfficerIf the grievant elects to proceed to this Step, then within nine (9) days of receipt of the Step 1 decision, he/she shall send a notice of his/her appeal to the Office of Labor and Employee Relations. The UMMS Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee shall meet or arrange to meet within seven(7) days with the grievant for review of the grievance (such arranged date not to delay the meeting more than eighteen (18) days). The grievant may request of the UMMS Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee the presence and participation of those individuals who have knowledge relevant to the grievance. If the UMMS Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee agrees, such individuals shall be authorized to attend the hearing. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The UMMS Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee shall render a written decision within fourteen (14) days of the date of the meeting. Although new violations may be identified at this level, no further issues or contract violations and/or remedies may be added subsequent to the close of the hearing at Step 2.
