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grievance within seven (7) calendar days of the time when it was first presented to him/her, or failing in that, must within that time advise the employee of his/her inability to do so. Such contact between the employee and supervisor shall be on an informal basis. Step 2: If the aggrieved employee is not satisfied with Step 1 answer, he/she may, within ten (10) calendar days following the day on which he/she received the Step 1 answer, reduce the grievance to writing and submit it to the Shift Sergeant. The grievance shall be signed by the employee and shall specify: (a) the date of the alleged grievance; (b) the specific article or articles and section or sections of this Agreement allegedly violated; (c) the facts pertaining to or giving rise to the alleged grievance; and (d) the relief requested. The Shift Sergeant may informally meet with the grievant to address the grievance. A PBA representative may be present at the meeting upon the grievant's request. The Shift Sergeant shall reach a decision and communicate in writing to the aggrieved employee within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the grievance. Step 3: If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, or if no written disposition is made within the Step 2 time limits, "he/she shall have the right to appeal the Step 2 decision to the Division Commander or his/or her designee within seven (7) calendar days of the due date of the Step 2 response. Such appeal must be accompanied by a: ' copy of the original written grievance, together with a signed request from the' employee requesting that the Step 2 decision be reversed or modified. The Division Commander or his/her designee may conduct a meeting with the grievant and his/her PBA representative, if needed. The Division Commander or his/or her designee shall, within ten (10) calendar days after the presentation of the grievance (or such longer period of time as is mutually agreed upon in writing), render his/her decision on the grievance in writing to the aggrieved employee. Step 4: If the grievance is not resolved at Step 3, or if no written disposition is made within the Step 3 time limits, he/she shall have the right to appeal the Step 3 decision to the Chief of Police or his or her designee within seven (7) calendar days of the date of the issuance of the Step 3 decision. Such appeal must be accompanied by the filing of a copy of the original written grievance, together with a request form signed by the employee requesting that the Step 3 decision be reversed or modified. The Chief of Police or his / her designee shall conduct a meeting with the grievant and his / her PBA representative, if needed. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall, within ten (10) calendar days (or such longer period of time as is mutually agreed upon in writing), render his/her decision in writing to the aggrieved employee. -15-Page