First Step – Chief Deputy. In order to minimize the possibility of misunderstanding, an employee shall discuss the problem or grievance with the Chief Deputy of their unit within fourteen calendar days of the occurrence of the problem creating the grievance. The Chief Deputy or their designee will investigate the matter and attempt to provide a solution or explanation within fourteen calendar days after the grievant reported the grievance, unless additional time is required under the circumstances. At the grievant’s sole option, grievances may be presented to the Chief Deputy either orally or in writing. Through either presentation method, it must be clearly identified as a grievance made pursuant to the terms of this MOU. If the complaint is presented orally, the procedure is informal and may be settled by an oral answer given within five calendar days to the grievant. If the grievance is presented in writing, the procedure is formal, a meeting with the grievant and DCAA shall be held, and the answer must be given in writing within five calendar days after the meeting at which the supervisor was given the written grievance.
First Step – Chief Deputy. In order to minimize the possibility of misunderstanding, an employee shall discuss the problem or grievance with the Chief Deputy of his or her unit within fourteen calendar days of the occurrence of the problem creating the grievance. The Chief Deputy or his or her designee will investigate the matter and attempt to provide a solution or explanation within fourteen calendar days after the employee reported the grievance, unless additional time is required under the circumstances.
