Section 8-B1602. DUTIES OF SUPERVISORS

 

1602.1An employee's supervisor shall be responsible for making a sincere effort to adjust the grievance presented by the employee.

 

1602.2Each supervisor shall use sound judgment, keep superiors informed of the status of each grievance, and, as necessary, request guidance or other assistance.

 

1602.3A grievance shall be given full, impartial, and prompt consideration, and (except in unusual circumstances) a decision shall be rendered on a grievance within ten (10) days after initiation under the formal procedures.

 

1602.4If a supervisor hearing a grievance has reason to believe that the employee is knowingly making false and damaging statements, the supervisor should advise the employee that if those charges are found to be intentionally false and damaging, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action.