(A) From time to time, differences may arise between employees and employers. Every attempt shall be made by both to resolve these differences on an informal basis.
(B) Pending failure of resolution on an informal basis, any grievance or dispute which may arise from employment with the county shall be resolved in the following manner.
(1) Step one.
(a) The aggrieved employee shall present the grievance to his or her immediate supervisor within three working days of its occurrence or within three working days of knowledge of its occurrence.
(b) The grievance (and all subsequent appeals) shall be in writing and shall set forth the reasons and grounds for the grievance along with a statement of the relief sought. The supervisor shall attempt to resolve the matter and shall respond to the employee in writing within three working days.
(c) If the grievance is with the immediate supervisor, the aggrieving employee shall begin the grievance procedure at step two.
(2) Step two.
(a) If the grievance remains unresolved, it may then be presented by the aggrieved employee to the executive authority within three working days after receiving the supervisor’s written response.
(b) The executive authority shall consider all information concerning the grievance and shall make a decision regarding the matter and respond to the employee within ten working days. The decision of the executive authority shall be final.
(2001 Code, § 31.007) (Ord. passed 1-14-2000)