CONFIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION OF SANTA ANA (CASA) (2014-2015)

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ARTICLE XV 15.0 GRIEVANCE REVIEW PROCEDURE 15.1 Definition of a Grievance. A grievance shall be defined as a timely complaint by an employee or group of employees or CASA 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. 15.2 Informal Process - First Step A. An employee and /or his or her designated representative 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 fifteen (15) business 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 fifteen (15) business days, a mutually acceptable solution has not been reached at the informal level, the employee and /or the employee's designated representative shall then set forth the grievance in writing, indicate the nature of the action desired, sign it, and submit it in duplicate to the employee's Department Head. If the Department Head is the immediate supervisor, the employee may proceed directly to the City Manager or his /her designee. 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 fifteen (15) business days after first discussing the grievance with the employee's immediate supervisor, the grievance shall be barred and waived. D. Any resolution of the grievance at the informal stage by any person other than a middle manager or above shall not become precedence or be used to establish past practice regarding implementation, interpretation, or application of this Agreement. CONFIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION OF SANTA ANA (CASA) MOU: 2014 -2015 Page 53