As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication,
with respect to one or more employees, of any provision of these rules
and regulations which arises during the term of these rules and regulations.
A.
Employees who believe that they have received inequitable treatment
because of some condition of their employment may personally, or through
a representative, appeal for relief from that condition through the
following steps:
(1)
An employee is expected to discuss any grievance initially with his/her
immediate supervisor. Then, if the matter is not settled, the employee
may choose to submit it in writing to the department head, who shall
give a written reply within one week.
(2)
If the aggrieved employee feels that further review of the grievance
is justified, the employee will submit a written statement of all
the facts pertaining to the grievance to the City Manager within 10
working days. The City Manager shall arrange a meeting between all
interested parties in an effort to resolve the grievance.
(3)
The City Manager shall render a decision, in writing, within 10 working
days of the appeal hearing.
B.
These steps are to be followed in sequence. The requirements of a
written presentation are not intended to preclude the use of frank
and informal conference as a means of reaching a settlement.
