3.20 — GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a procedure which can be utilized by employees to resolve employmentrelated disputes. The procedures set forth in this chapter are exclusive. Failure of an employee or other person affected by a city employment matter to utilize an administrative remedy provided by this chapter shall constitute a waiver of any claim to relief. (Ord. 3213 § 1, 1998; Ord. 5013 § 17, 2012)

Administrative procedures provided for in this chapter shall be designated as one of the following:

• A. Disciplinary Appeal. An appeal to the personnel board, pursuant to City Charter Section 8.02(d), by an employee in the classified service from discipline imposed consisting of a suspension, demotion, reduction in pay, or termination;

• B. Employment Appeal. An appeal to the personnel board, pursuant to City Charter Section 8.02(c), by any applicant for promotion or employment based upon a claim that the applicant’s application was not processed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.04 of this title;

• C. Administrative Appeal. An appeal by any employee to the personnel board pursuant to City Charter Section 8.02(b), based upon a claim that the employee has been unfairly treated due to an improper interpretation of departmental rules or regulations;

• D. Grievance. A non-disciplinary complaint expressed to the city by any employee, related to wages, hours, or conditions of employment. A grievance may, in appropriate cases, lead to an administrative appeal.

• (Ord. 3213 § 1, 1998; Ord. 5013 § 17, 2012)