(A) Grievance. The following procedures are established for handling formal grievances as defined in § 32.079.
(1) The grievance will be submitted in writing to the department head.
(2) The department head will answer the grievance in writing and document both the grievance and response within five working days.
(3) (a) If the department head cannot resolve the grievance, the employee may submit the grievance in writing to the County Manager within ten days from the department head’s response.
(b) The County Manager will answer the grievance in writing within 15 working days after it is presented to him or her.
(c) The decision by the County Manager with respect to grievances shall be final.
(B) Appeal of separation. An employee may appeal any proposed involuntary separation. (Reference § 32.082.) This appeal process will be as follows.
(1) The appeal will be submitted in writing to the County Manager within five working days from the separation.
(2) The County Manager will answer the appeal in writing within five working days after it is presented to him or her.
(3) If the action of the County Manager does not resolve the appeal to the satisfaction of the employee, the appeal may be submitted in writing to the County Commissioners. The County Commissioners will hear and make a decision on the appeal within 30 working days of receipt of the appeal.
(4) The County Commissioners, when reviewing, shall review the findings of all parties concerned and may obtain additional information as it deems necessary. Action by the Board of Commissioners shall be final.
(Ord. passed 10-2-1990)