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ARTICLE 9 - GRIEVANCES <br /> 9.1 Definition. <br /> 9.1.1 Grievance is defined as an alleged violation, misinterpretation, misrepresentation, <br /> or misapplication of the terms of this agreement. All grievances and responses <br /> from the grievance procedure shall be put in writing, setting forth the facts, <br /> section of Agreement violated, and remedy sought. <br /> 9.1.2 Time periods between grievance steps may be extended by written mutual <br /> agreement of both parties. <br /> 9.2 Procedure. <br /> 9.2.1 An Employee who believes he/she has a grievance as defined herein, except a <br /> discipline or discharge grievance, shall present the grievance in writing within <br /> fifteen (15) working days of the alleged grievance to the employee's supervisor <br /> who shall attempt to resolve it within seven (7) work days after it is presented to <br /> the supervisor. A copy of the signed grievance will also be provided to the <br /> Association. The grievance shall state the section of the agreement violated, the <br /> nature of the case as seen by the grieving party, and the remedy sought. If the <br /> grievance is not presented to the employee's supervisor within fifteen (15) <br /> working days,the grievance will be deemed to have been waived. <br /> 9.2.1.1 A grievance arising out of disciplinary action or discharge shall be presented in <br /> writing directly to the Police Chief within fifteen (15) working days of the alleged <br /> grievance in accordance with section 9.3.1 below. The grievance shall state the <br /> section of the agreement violated, the nature of the case as seen by the grieving <br /> party, and the remedy sought. <br /> 9.2.2 Working days will be defined as those days Monday through Friday, inclusive, <br /> and will not count officially recognized holidays. <br /> 9.3 Responses and Time Limits. <br /> 9.3.1 If either the employee or the Association is not satisfied with the supervisor's <br /> response, the grievance may be presented to the Police Chief within fifteen (15) <br /> working days after receipt of the supervisor's response in step 1. The Chief of <br /> Police or designee may meet with the grievant(s) and the Association concerning <br /> the grievance within seven (7) working days and shall respond to the grievance <br /> within fifteen (15) working days following receipt of the grievance or the date of <br /> the meeting, whichever is later. Upon the completion of this timeframe if the <br /> issue has not been resolved, the Association shall have five (5) working days to <br /> submit the grievance to the Mayor. <br /> 9.3.2 The Mayor or designee shall respond to the grievance within ten (10) working <br /> days. If the Association elects to arbitrate, the Association shall give written <br /> EVERETT POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION <br /> PAGE 11 <br />