SANTA ANA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (3) - 2005

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ARTICLE XIX 19.0 GRIEVANCE REVIEW PROCEDURE 19.1 Definition of a Grievance. A grievance shall be defined as a timely complaint by an employee or group of employees or the Association concerning the interpretation or application of specific provisions of this Agreement, or of the rules and regulations governing personnel practices or working conditions of the City, except, however, those matters specifically assigned to the jurisdiction of the City Personnel Board by those provisions of the City Charter and the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. No employee shall suffer any reprisal because of filing or processing of a grievance or participation in the Grievance Review Procedure. 19.2 Informal Process. A. An employee must first attempt to resolve the grievance on an informal basis through discussion with his or her immediate supervisor without undue delay, but in no case, beyond a period of ten (10) calendar days after the occurrence of the alleged incident giving rise to the grievance, or when the grievant knew or should have reasonably become aware of the facts giving rise to the grievance. B. Every effort shall be made to find an acceptable solution to the grievance through this informal means at the most immediate level of supervision. C. In order that this informal procedure may be responsive, both parties involved shall expedite this process. If, within five (5) working days, a mutually acceptable solution has not been reached at the informal level, the employee shall then set forth the grievance in writing, indicate the nature of the action desired, sign it, and submit it in duplicate to his or her immediate supervisor. At this point, the grievance review process becomes formal. Should the grievant fail to file a written grievance, and in the manner specified above, within ten (10) working days after first discussing the grievance with the employee's immediate supervisor, the grievance shall be barred and waived. 59