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3.2A-�6 provisions of this MOU during its term, excluding all ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations, the subject of which is not specifically covered by the provisions of this MOU. Such excluded ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure. 15.1.2 A "disciplinary grievance" is a formal written objection or challenge to any punitive disciplinary action including dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand, or transfer for purposes of punishment. Any reduction in pay for change in assignment, which occurs in the course of regular rotation and is not punitive, shall not be subject to this grievance procedure. 15.1.3 A "grievant" is any unit member adversely affected by an alleged violation of the specific provisions of this MOU, or a punitive disciplinary action. 15.1.4 A "day" is any day in which the administrative offices of the City of Redwood City are open for regularly scheduled business. 15.2 General Provisions 15.2.1 Until final disposition of a grievance, the grievant shall comply with the directions of the grievant's immediate supervisor. 15.2.2 All documents dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the participants. 15.2.3 Any disciplinary grievances arising out of an incident in which the maximum corrective action imposed is a letter of reprimand or warnings shall not be appealed beyond Level III of this Section 15, Grievance Procedure. 15.2.4 Time limits for appeal provided at any level of this procedure shall begin the first day following receipt of the written decision by the grievant and/or the Association. Failure of the grievant to adhere to the time deadlines shall mean that the grievant is satisfied with the previous decision and waives the right to further appeal. The grievant and the City may extend any time deadline by mutual agreement. 15.2.5 Every effort will be made to schedule meetings for the processing of grievances at time, which will not interfere with the regular work schedule of the participants. If any grievance meeting or hearing must be scheduled during duty hours, any employee required by either party to participate as a witness or grievant in such meeting or hearing shall be released from regular duties without loss of pay for a reasonable amount of time. 15.2.6 Any unit member may at any time present grievances to the City and have such grievances adjusted without the intervention of the Association, as long as the adjustment is reached prior to arbitration and the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this MOU: provided that the City shall not agree to a resolution 24