The purposes of the grievance procedure include, but are not limited to:
(A) Providing employees with a procedure by which their complaints can be considered promptly, fairly, and without reprisal;
(B) Encouraging employees to express themselves about the conditions of work which affect them as employees;
(C) Promoting better understanding of policies, practices, and procedures which affect employees;
(D) Increasing employees’ confidence that personnel actions taken are in accordance with established, fair, and uniform policies and procedures; and
(E) Increasing the sense of responsibility exercised by supervisors in dealing with their employees.
(Ord. passed 5-17-94)