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6.B. - Page 199 of 366 <br />17.2.7 This grievance procedure shall be the sole and exclusive procedure for <br />processing objections or challenges to punitive disciplinary actions and <br />shall satisfy all administrative appeal rights and protections afforded by <br />the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act, Government <br />Code Sections 3300, et. seq. <br />17.3 Procedure <br />Grievances will be processed in accordance with the following procedures: <br />17.3.1 Level I - Informal Resolution <br />17.3.1.1 Any unit member who believes he/she has a grievance which <br />is an alleged violation of the specific provisions of this MOU <br />shall present the grievance orally to the immediate supervisor <br />within ten (10) calendar days after the grievant knew, or <br />reasonably should have known, of the circumstances which <br />form the basis for the grievance. Failure to do so will render <br />the grievance null and void. The immediate supervisor shall <br />hold discussions and attempt to resolve the matter within ten <br />(10) calendar days after the presentation of the grievance. It <br />is the intent of this informal meeting that at least one personal <br />conference be held between the aggrieved employee and the <br />immediate supervisor. <br />17.3.2 Level II - Formal Written Grievance <br />17.3.2.1 If the grievance is not settled during the informal conference <br />and the grievant wishes to press the matter, the grievant shall <br />present the grievance in writing on the appropriate form to <br />the Chief of Police within ten (10) calendar days after the <br />oral decision by the immediate supervisor. The written <br />information shall include: (a) A description of the specific <br />grounds of the grievance, including names, dates, and places <br />necessary for a complete understanding of the grievance; (b) <br />A listing of the provisions of this MOU which are alleged to <br />have been violated; (c) A listing of the reasons why the <br />immediate supervisor's proposed resolution of the problem is <br />unacceptable; and (d) A listing of specific actions requested <br />of the City which will remedy the grievance. <br />17.3.2.2 The Chief of Police shall communicate the decision to the <br />grievant in writing within ten (10) calendar days after <br />receiving the grievance. If the Chief of Police does not <br />respond within the time limits, the grievant may appeal to the <br />next level. <br />218 <br />