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8.3.B. - Page 82 <br /> 15.3 Procedure <br /> Grievances will be processed in accordance with the following procedures: <br /> 15.3.1 Level I-Informal Resolution <br /> 15.3.1.1 Any employee who believes he/she has a grievance which is an alleged <br /> violation of the specific provisions of this MOU shall present the <br /> grievance orally to the immediate supervisor within ten (10) days after <br /> the grievant knew, or reasonably should have known, of the <br /> circumstances which form the basis for the grievance. Failure to do so <br /> will render the grievance null and void. The immediate supervisor <br /> shall hold discussions and attempt to resolve the matter within ten(10) <br /> days after the presentation of the grievance. It is the intent of this <br /> informal meeting that at least one personal conference be held between <br /> the aggrieved employee and the immediate supervisor. <br /> 15.3.1.2 Any employee who believes he/she has a grievance which is an <br /> objection or challenge to any punitive disciplinary action shall present <br /> the grievance orally to the Captain within ten (10) days after the <br /> grievant knew, or reasonably should have known, of the circumstances <br /> which form the basis for the grievance. Failure to do so will render the <br /> grievance null and void. The Captain shall hold discussions and <br /> attempt to resolve the matter within ten(10)days after the presentation <br /> of the grievance. It is the intent of this informal meeting that at least <br /> one personal conference be held between the aggrieved employee and <br /> the Captain. <br /> 15.3.2 Level II-Formal Written Grievance <br /> 15.3.2.1 If the grievance is not settled during the informal conference and the <br /> grievant wishes to press the matter, the grievant shall present the <br /> grievance in writing on the appropriate form to the Chief of Police <br /> within ten (10) days after the oral decision by the immediate <br /> supervisor. The written information shall include: (a) A description <br /> of the specific grounds of the grievance, including names, dates, and <br /> places necessary for a complete understanding of the grievance; (b) A <br /> listing of the provisions of this MOU which are alleged to have been <br /> violated; (c) A listing of the reasons why the immediate supervisor's <br /> proposed resolution of the problem is unacceptable; and (d) A listing <br /> of specific actions requested of the City which will remedy the <br /> grievance. <br /> 15.3.2.2 The Chief of Police shall communicate the decision to the grievant in <br /> writing within ten (10) days after receiving the grievance. If the Chief <br /> of Police does not respond within the time limits, the grievant may <br /> appeal to the next level. <br /> 36 <br />