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DocuSign Envelope ID: OD24E772-6D02-4l F3-A49C-AE7B32A4F36F above on their initiative, on non-AmeriCorps time, and using non -Corporation funds. Individuals should not wear the AmeriCorps logo while doing so. Any hours spent engaging in prohibited activities will result in those hours not being approved or disallowed from being counted toward completion of an AmeriCorps term of service. vi. Fundraising Guidelines: The Public AlliesAmeriCorps member cannot assist Public Allies or your Partner Organization with major fundraising efforts such as proposal writing, financial campaigns, endowment drives, solicitation of gifts and bequest, or similar activities designed for the sole purpose of raising general operating capital. However, the Member is permitted to raise resources for a project that he/she is working on that provides immediate and direct support to a specific and direct service activity. Under To cllrems uta�rc scan the member assist with the preparation or submission of any grants to e Corporation for National and Community Service or any other federal agency. The member cannot raise funds to support the cost of his/her own position. Furthermore, the member may not spend mom than to% of his/her total hours on approved fundraising activities. Any fundraising activities must be discussed with and pre -approved by the Public Allies Program Manager. 12. Grievance Procedure A. Public Allies has established a grievance procedure to resolve disputes concerning the suspension, dismissal, service evaluation, proposed service assignment, or any decision that materially limits, denies or terminates a Member's participation in the Program. This procedure is also extended to resolve disputes for any persons or entities impacted by the Program, including Partner Organizations. Informal efforts to resolve the dispute should be pursued before a formal grievance is initiated. A formal grievance may be filed in accordance witb the Program's grievance procedure as set forth below. • Non -Members wishing to file a grievance against the Program should contact the Public Allies Site Director. • A Member grievance against a Parmer Organization Supervisor or another Member should be filed with the Public Allies Site Director. • A Member grievance against a Public Allies staff member other than the Site Director should be filed with the Public Allies Site Director. • A Member grievance against the Public Allies Site Director should be fried with the Site Director's supervisor. i. Time Limitations Except for a grievance that alleges fraud or criminal activity, a grievance must be made no later than one year after the date of the alleged occurrence. If a hearing is held on a grievance, it must be conducted no later than 30 calendar days after the filing of such grievance. ii. Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) The aggrieved party may seek resolution of a grievance through an informal, alternative means of dispute resolution (ADR) such as mediation or facilitation. ADR proceedings most be initiated within 45 days of the date of the alleged occurrence. If the party chooses to proceed with ADR, a neutral party designated by the program will attempt to facilitate a mutually agreeable resolution. At the initial session of ADR, the neutral party must provide the aggrieved party with a written notice of his/her right to file a formal grievance and right to arbitration. The neutral party may not compel a decision. Public Allies Poh-Pros for PO Supervisors, 2016-17 Page 20 of 24 REV: 11-08-16 IS ATTY/AGR.2O16.314/Bay Area Community Resources - Public Allies Silicon Valley/San Francisco