As used in this article, unless the context
or subject matter otherwise requires, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
ASSOCIATION
Any employee organization certified or recognized by the
City pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law.
DEPARTMENT HEAD
The officer in charge of the operation of a City department
or agency and exercising general supervision over a City department
or agency.
GRIEVANCE
Any claimed violation, misinterpretation or inequitable application
of the existing laws, rules, procedures, regulations, administrative
orders or work rules of a government or a department or agency thereof,
which relate to or involve employee health or safety, physical facilities,
materials or equipment furnished to employees or supervision of employees;
provided, however, that such term shall not include any matter involving
an employee's rate of compensation, retirement benefits, disciplinary
proceeding or any matter which is otherwise reviewable pursuant to
law or any rule or regulation having the force and effect of law.