STEP 2. Failing a settlement at STEP 1, the grievant may present the grievance to a Deputy
Chief of Operations in writing within seven (7) calendar days after the reply in STEP 1. If the
grievance is directed at a Deputy Chief of Operations, the grievance may be started at STEP 3.
The Deputy Chief of Operations will reply in writing to the grievant within seven (7) calendar days
after the grievance is presented. If the Deputy Chief of Operations is unavailable, the grievance
may be started at STEP 3.
STEP 3. Failing a settlement at STEP 2, the grievant may present the grievance to the Chief or
Deputy Chief of Operations in writing within ten (10) calendar days after the reply in STEP 2.
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 or Association.
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The Chief or Deputy Chief of Operations, will reply to the grievant within ten (10) calendar days
after the grievance is presented. If the Chief or Deputy Chief of Operations 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.
STEP 4. Failing a settlement at STEP 3, the grievant may present the grievance to the
Commission in writing within ten (10) calendar days after the reply in STEP 3. The grievant will
provide the same information as in STEP 3. The Commission will officially receive all grievances
during its regular monthly scheduled meeting. The Commission will reply in writing to the grievant
within fifteen (15) working days after the grievance is presented during the commission's monthly
meeting.
STEP 5. Failing a settlement at STEP 4, the grievant may present the grievance in writing to the
Association within thirty (30) working days after the reply in STEP 4. If the Association feels that
the grievance has merit and that submitting it to arbitration is in the best interest of the
Department, the Association may submit the grievance to the American Arbitration Association,
Public Employee Labor Relations Board, or Hillsborough County Superior Court within sixty (60)
working days after receiving the grievance from the grievant.
SECTION A - GRIEVANCES AGAINST MANAGEMENT
The Association may file grievances on its own behalf, on behalf of its members, and if requested,
on behalf of non-members; any grievant may be represented at all stages of the Grievance
Procedure by himself/herself and by a representative selected and approved by the Association,
if the grievant desires.
SECTION B - GRIEVANCES AGAINST THE ASSOCIATION AND/OR MEMBER
The Commission, or its designate, will have the right to file grievances against the Association
and/or a member thereof. The grievance will be presented in writing to the Association and the
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