Common use of Step 1A Clause in Contracts

Step 1A. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, or the Chief of Police, or designee, fails to respond within the time limit, the Association may process the grievance to the next level. The Association may serve written notice of the grievance to the Police Commission, or designee, within 10 business days following (a) receipt of the written response at Step 1, or (b) the last day of the response period provided for in Step 1. Failure of the Association to serve such notice shall constitute a waiver of the grievance. The grievance shall be heard by the Commission, or designee, within 10 business days of the receipt of the appeal, and a written decision shall be rendered within 30 business days from the date of meeting with the Association. If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, or Step 1A in the Police Department, the Association may file for arbitration pursuant to the procedure in Step 4 – Arbitration, above.

Step 1A. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, or the Chief of Police, or designee, fails to respond within the time limit, the Association union may process the grievance to the next level. The Association union may serve written notice of the grievance to the Police Commission, or designee, within 10 ten (10) business days following (a) receipt of the written response at Step 1, or (b) the last day of the response period provided for in Step 1. Failure of the Association union to serve such notice shall constitute a waiver of the grievance. The grievance shall be heard by the Commission, or designee, within 10 ten (10) business days of the receipt of the appeal, and a written decision shall be rendered within 30 business days from the date of meeting with the Association. If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, or Step 1A in the Police Department, the Association may file for arbitration pursuant to the procedure in Step 4 – Arbitration, aboveunion.