(a) Generally. A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Personnel Officer may appeal to the Board of Appeals. The time for appeal begins following the final written decision of the Personnel Officer in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Board of Appeals.
(b) Arbitration. In lieu of an appeal to the Board of Appeals and unless otherwise limited by law or collective bargaining agreement, the County and a person aggrieved by a final decision of the Personnel Officer may agree to resolve a matter through arbitration.
(1985 Code, Art. 7, § 1-105) (Bill No. 90-01)