A. An employee may request representation by the appropriate employee association at any stage of the grievance procedure.
B. The grievant and designated association representative shall receive release time for the purpose of representing the grievant in conference at any step, but in no way shall release time be granted for purposes of gathering information, interviewing witnesses, or preparing a presentation.
C. Association representation shall be limited to one person and shall not inordinately interfere with the normal course of city business.
(Ord. 86-03-970 § 1 (part), 1986)