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SECTION 17. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE <br />17.1 Definitions <br />17.1.1 A "grievance" is a formal written allegation by a member of the bargaining <br />unit who has been adversely affected by an alleged violation of the <br />specific provisions of this MOU during its term, excluding all ordinances, <br />resolutions, rules and regulations, the subject of which is not specifically <br />covered by the provisions of this MOU. Such excluded ordinances, <br />resolutions, rules and regulations shall not be subject to the Grievance <br />Procedure. <br />17.1.2 A "disciplinary grievance" is a formal written objection or challenge to <br />any punitive disciplinary action including dismissal, demotion, <br />suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand, or transfer for purposes <br />of punishment. Any reduction in pay for change in assignment which <br />occurs in the course of regular rotation and is not punitive shall not be <br />subject to this grievance procedure. <br />17.1.3 A "grievant" is any unit member adversely affected by an alleged violation <br />of the specific provisions of this MOU, or a punitive disciplinary action. <br />17.1.4 A "day" is any day in which the administrative offices of the City of <br />Redwood City are open for regularly scheduled business. <br />17.2 General Provisions <br />17.2.1 Until final disposition of a grievance, the grievant shall comply with the <br />directions of the grievant's immediate supervisor. <br />17.2.2 All documents dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed <br />separately from the personnel files of the participants. <br />17.2.3 Any disciplinary grievances arising out of an incident in which the <br />maximum corrective action imposed is a letter of reprimand or warnings <br />shall not be appealed beyond Level III of this Section 18, Grievance <br />Procedure. <br />17.2.4 Time limits for appeal provided at any level of this procedure shall begin <br />the first day following receipt of the written decision by the grievant <br />and/or the Association. <br />Failure of the grievant to adhere to the time deadlines shall mean that the <br />grievant is satisfied with the previous decision and waives the right to <br />further appeal. The grievant and the City may extend any time deadline by <br />mutual agreement. <br />28 <br />