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8.3.B. - Page 83 <br /> 15.3.2.3 Within the above time limits either party may request a personal <br /> conference. <br /> 15.3.2.4 Prior to determining the level of discipline to be taken on alleged <br /> violations of City or Department rules and/or regulations, the Chief or <br /> his designee will: <br /> 1. Ascertain if the represented employee wishes the Association to <br /> intervene on their behalf prior to the decision being made by the <br /> Chief as to level of discipline. <br /> 2. In those cases where intervention is not desired, the Chiefs <br /> decision will be made without Association intervention. Denial <br /> of Association involvement at this level does not affect any other <br /> part of the grievance procedure contained in this MOU. <br /> 3. When intervention is desired, the Chief will contact the President <br /> or their designee to schedule a meeting where the representative <br /> will be granted access to the investigative file. This access will <br /> not include the right to copy any portion of the file in question. <br /> Appropriate copies will be made available after the actual <br /> discipline is determined. After being given a reasonable amount <br /> of time to read the file, the Chief will listen to confidential, oral <br /> input as it relates to the actual level of discipline to be taken. <br /> Association involvement at this level, does not affect any other <br /> part of the grievance procedure contained in this MOU. <br /> 4. The entire process from date of notification to the PSA, by the <br /> Chief, will be no longer than 10 working days unless extended by <br /> mutual agreement. <br /> 5. All communications between the Chief and the Association at <br /> this level is advisory and confidential. <br /> 15.3.3 Level 1T1-Appeal to Personnel Officer <br /> 15.3.3.1 If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level II,the grievant <br /> may within ten (10) days of the receipt of the decision at Level II <br /> appeal the decision on the appropriate form to the Personnel Officer. <br /> This statement shall include a copy of the original grievance and <br /> appeal, and a clear, concise statement of the reasons for the appeal. <br /> Evidence offered in support of a disciplinary grievance filed pursuant <br /> to Section 15.2.3 of this MOU shall be submitted in the form of <br /> written declarations executed under penalty of perjury, <br /> 15.3.3.2 The Personnel Officer shall communicate the decision to the grievant <br /> within ten (10) days. If the Personnel Officer does not respond within <br /> the time limits provided, the grievant may appeal to the next level. <br /> 37 <br />