Division 6 — GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

(a)

An aggrieved employee shall first discuss his grievance informally with his immediate supervisor. Initial discussion shall be sought by an employee not later than ten (10) days after the cause for grievance occurred.

(b)

If the grievance is not satisfactorily adjusted within three (3) working days, the employee may, within ten (10) days thereafter, appeal in writing his grievance to the department head, who shall, after a formal hearing and review of all pertinent information, render a decision in writing within five (5) working days.

(c)

If, after the determination by the department head, an employee continues to believe that the grievance has not been redressed, he may, within ten (10) days thereafter, appeal in writing the decision of the department head to the Personnel Director, who shall render a decision in writing within five (5) working days after meeting with the parties concerned. Should the Personnel Director's decision not be acceptable to the employee involved, he may, within ten (10) days thereafter, appeal in writing to the Board of Supervisors.

The aggrieved employee may request the Board of Supervisors to hear the grievance, during a public hearing or in closed session, at his option. The final decision as to the manner in which the hearing will be conducted, however, shall be consistent with the provisions of State Law.

(d)

If the immediate supervisor, the department head or Personnel Director fails to respond to the grievant within the time constraints contained herein, the grievance shall be considered denied at that level; and the employee may continue his appeal at the next appropriate level.

(e)

Should the employee fail to exercise his right of appeal at any level, within the time permitted, such failure shall constitute a waiver of his right to appeal; and the last determination made shall be conclusive and

binding on all parties concerned.

(f)

At any hearing before the department head, the Personnel Director or the Board of Supervisors, an employee shall not be denied the right to be represented if he so desires.

(Ord. No. 1063, Art. VI, § 1, 1-2-79; Ord. No. 1085, § 1, 7-31-79; Ord. No. 1995, §§ 8—10, 3-12-91)