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ARTICLE 13 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Section I. In a mutual effort to promote harmonious working rclations 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 lI'om diffcrent levels or steps shall be based on a forty (40) hour, five (5) 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 due-paying members of the Union. Section 4. A. The Law Enforcement Otlicer'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 Agrecment, grievances shall be processed in accordance with the following procedures set forth below. Failurc 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 .16.