[Amended 9-13-72]
Unless other procedures have been negotiated
and are specified in labor agreements, the following procedures shall
apply.
A. An employee shall first present his grievance to his
immediate supervisor who shall make careful inquiry into the facts
and circumstances of the complaint. The supervisor shall attempt to
resolve the problem promptly and fairly.
B. An employee who is dissatisfied with the decision
of his supervisor may submit his grievance, in writing, to his department
head. The department head shall make a separate investigation and
inform the employee, in writing, of his decision and the reasons therefor
within seven days after receipt of the employee's grievance.
C. If the employee is dissatisfied with the department
head's decision, he may obtain a review by the Board of Selectmen
by submitting a request for review within seven calendar days following
the receipt of the decision to the department head. The Board of Selectmen
shall make such investigation and conduct such hearings as it deems
necessary and shall, within 15 calendar days after the receipt of
the employee's request for review, inform the employee, in writing,
of its findings and decision.
D. At any time within 15 calendar days after receipt
of the decision of the Board of Selectmen, the employee may submit
a written request for further review to the Personnel Advisory Board.
The Personnel Advisory Board shall investigate such complaints made
to it in writing and transmit its recommendations, which shall be
advisory in nature, in writing, to the Board of Selectmen, and the
decision of the Board of Selectmen shall be final.
E. This rule shall not apply to employees of the Police
Commission.