The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint
filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other state
or federal remedies. Utilization of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite
to the pursuit of other remedies. However, the Village believes that resolution
of the complaint will be more promptly achieved if the Village is able to
provide a remedy before the complaint is brought to an external organization.
This chapter shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of
interested persons and to meet appropriate due process standards.