Step III - City Manager Clause Samples

The 'Step III: City Manager' clause outlines the escalation of a matter or dispute to the City Manager for review and resolution. Typically, this step is invoked after previous attempts at resolution, such as discussions between lower-level representatives or departments, have failed. The City Manager is given the authority to investigate the issue, meet with involved parties, and render a decision or recommendation. This clause ensures that unresolved issues are addressed at a higher administrative level, providing a structured process for dispute resolution and helping to prevent impasses or prolonged disagreements.
Step III - City Manager. In the event that the employee (or the employee’s Association representative) is not satisfied with the decision at Step II, the employee (or the employee’s Association representative) may appeal the decision in writing to the City Manager or his/her designee within ten (10) working days after the termination of Step II. The written statement shall include a copy of the original grievance, the decision rendered at Step II, and a clear and concise statement of the reasons for the appeal. The grievant or the City Manager or his / her designee shall be entitled to a personal conference upon request within the time limits specified. The City Manager or his/her designee shall communicate a decision within ten (10) working days after receiving the appeal or ten (10) working days from the date of the personal conference, whichever is later and such decision will terminate Step III.
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Step III - City Manager. Within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the department head's answer, the unit employee will forward the grievance to the City Manager. The City Manager will, within seven (7) calendar days, enter his/her decision, the reasons for it and return it to the unit employee. The decision of the City Manager is final and binding on all parties.
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Step III - City Manager. Within five
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Step III - City Manager. If the member (or the member’s Association representative) is not satisfied with the decision at Step II, the member (or the member’s Association representative) may appeal the decision in writing to the City Manager within twenty- eight (28) calendar days after the termination of Step II. The Step III written appeal shall include a copy of the original grievance, the decision rendered at Step II, and a clear and concise statement of the reasons for the appeal. The City Manager (or their designee) shall communicate a written decision to the member with a copy to the Association and to the Human Resources Director within twenty-eight (28) calendar days after receiving the appeal, and such decision will terminate Step III.
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Related to Step III - City Manager

  • Step III 21.5.1 If the employee desires to appeal the grievance to Step III, the employee shall indicate in writing the reason for the appeal and present it along with the original written grievance to the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee within ten (10) working days following receipt of the written decision at Step II. 21.5.2 Within ten (10) working days after receipt of the appeal to Step III, the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee shall schedule a meeting with the employee, the appropriate Union representative, and the Department Director or designee to discuss the matter. A written decision shall be given to the employee or the appropriate Employee Organization representative within ten (10) working days following the meeting. 21.5.3 If the decision of the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee is unsatisfactory, the appropriate Employee Organization representative may appeal the grievance to Step IV - Arbitration.

  • STEP II If the grievance is not resolved at Step I then the Association may refer the grievance to the superintendent or the superintendent’s official designee within ten (10) days after receipt of the Step I answer. The superintendent shall arrange with the Association representative for a meeting to take place within five (5) days of the superintendent’s receipt of the appeal. Each party may include in its representation such witnesses and counselors as it deems necessary. Within five (5) days of the meeting, the Association shall be provided with the superintendent’s written response, including the reasons for the decision.

  • STEP IV If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step III, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings. If a demand for arbitration is not filed within thirty (30) days of the day for Step IV answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn. a. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of the agreement.

  • Joint Union/Management Committee It shall be appropriate for either the Union or the University to request that a Joint Union/Management committee be convened, with Environmental Health and Safety as a participating member, to discuss health and safety concerns and to explore options for addressing those concerns through appropriate training or other approaches.