Common use of THE APPEALS PROCESS Clause in Contracts

THE APPEALS PROCESS. 4.1 A diagram providing an overview of the whole appeals process is attached as Annex I. 4.2 Individual appeals should be submitted on a standard pro forma (copy attached as Annex ii) which identifies:  the grounds of appeal  the factor levels being appealed against  the appellant’s case under each of the relevant factor headings  The views of the relevant line manager, and/or the next line of management as appropriate, in relation to the factual content of the job and the accuracy of the appellant’s case. 4.3 Appellants may attach supporting documentation in respect of their case. To assist in preparation of their case appellants should be provided with copies of:  the agreed local appeal procedure  job overview document, or other documentation which was used in the evaluation process;  the factor levels assessed for their job under each of the factor headings; and  Appellants should have access to the definitions and guidance notes of the Scottish Councils’ Single Status Job Evaluation Scheme. 4.4 Appellants should be informed that they may seek the assistance of their Trades Union representative in the preparation and presentation of their appeal case. 4.5 The Appeals Panel will be provided with any relevant background documents by the WDC job evaluation Project Team.