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ARTICLE 13 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Section 1. In a mutual effort to promote harmonious working relations between the parties of this Agreement, it is agreed to and understood by both parties that there shall be a procedure for the resolution of grievances or misunderstandings between the parties arising from the application and interpretation of this Agreement. A "grievance" is defined as a dispute involving the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Discipline and discharge shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. Section 2. Grievances will be processed in the following manner and strictly in accordance with the following stated time limits. To simplify the grievance procedure, the number of "working days" in presenting a grievance and receiving a reply from different levels or steps shall be based on a forty (40) hour, five (S) day work week, Monday through Friday, excluding the holidays listed in this Agreement. Section 3. A grievance shall be defined as an alleged violation or disagreement involving interpretation and/or application of specific terms of this Agreement. In accordance with Section 447.401, Florida Statutes, covered employees shall have the option of either utilizing this grievance procedure or utilizing an unfair labor practice procedure, but not both. Eligible employees may file a grievance whether or not they are dues -paying members of the Union. Section 4. A. The Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights shall be strictly adhered to when matters of discipline are investigated. B. A written reprimand shall be accompanied by copies of any supporting documents, memos, tape recordings and/or complaints which form the foundation for the issuance of the written reprimand. Section 5. Effective upon the execution of this Agreement, grievances shall be processed in accordance with the following procedures set forth below. Failure of the City to respond to the grievance within the time limits set forth below shall entitle the employee or union to proceed to the next step in the grievance process. The time limits may be extended by mutual written agreement. Step 1: Whenever an employee has a grievance, s/he should first present it verbally to his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) days of the event giving rise to the grievance. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to attempt to arrange a mutually satisfactory settlement of ' the -14-1Page