This grievance procedure shall not limit the normal process of discussions between
employees and/or the union and management in which minor issues are easily resolved.
If settlement occurs between the parties, such discussions shall not be considered
"grievances" and, as such, shall not need to be documented. If settlement does not occur
between the parties, such discussions, if deemed necessary by the union, shall be
considered a "grievance" and shall begin at STEP 1, unless otherwise noted below.
A grievance must start at STEP 1, unless otherwise noted, and proceed through the
procedure at each STEP thereafter until a settlement is reached, or the grievance will be
considered as settled on the last answer given. If a grievance is settled in any one of the
STEPS, it will be considered closed, and the grievance will not be subject to the
Grievance Procedure thereafter. If the grievance is not answered within the time limits
listed, the grievant may proceed to the next STEP.
SECTION A
STEP 1. An employee having the grievance and the Union will present the grievance in
writing to his immediate supervisor within ten (10) calendar days of its occurrence. The
supervisor will reply in writing to the grievant within ten (10) calendar days after the
grievance is presented. If the grievance is with the employee's immediate supervisor, he
may go to STEP 2.
STEP 2. Failing a settlement at STEP 1, the grievant may present the grievance in
writing to the Divisional Supervisor, Bureau Commander, or Deputy Chief within ten
(10) calendar days after the reply in STEP 1. If the grievance is with the employee's
Divisional Supervisor, Bureau Commander, or Deputy Chief, he may go to STEP 3. The
Divisional Supervisor, Bureau Commander, or Deputy Chief will reply in writing to the
grievant within ten (10) calendar days after the grievance is presented in writing.
STEP 3. Failing a settlement at STEP 2, the grievant may present the grievance to the
Chief in writing within ten (10) calendar days after the reply in STEP 2. If the grievance
is with the Chief of Police, the grievance will still start at STEP 3. The grievant will
specify the following:
The nature and facts pertaining to the grievance;
The nature and extent of injury, loss, or inconvenience;
The alleged violation of the Agreement;
The basis for dissatisfaction with STEPS 1 and 2;
The remedy that is desired;
The signature of the grievant.
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The Chief will reply to the grievant in writing within ten (10) calendar days after the
grievance is presented. If the Chief is unavailable for response, this time period shall be
automatically extended until his return or until he has otherwise communicated his
response through his designee.
