It is the mutual desire of the City and the Union to provide for the prompt adjustment of grievances in a fair and reasonable manner, with a minimum amount of interruption of work schedules. Every reasonable effort shall be made by both the City and the Union to effect the resolution of grievances at the earliest step possible. Grievance awards that specify the individual(s) to be paid and the amount shall be issued by the next full pay period after the award date. An award may be made in compensatory time at the employees discretion if so specified in the grievance.