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19.6 A grievance may be verbally presented by the aggrieved employee to the employee's immediate supervisor. The employee shall have the option of being accompanied by his Union representative, or a representative of his own choosing if he feels that it is necessary. The immediate supervisor shall respond within three (3) working days. If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved, then the grievant may initiate a formal grievance in accordance with the provisions hereinabove and the following procedure, which in any case, shall be done within ten (10) calendar days of the date of disciplinary action or within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of another type of occurrence. 19.7 Should the Union or the Employer have a concern which could result in a grievance, either party may choose to bring up the matter within thirty (30) calendar days of the concern giving rise to the potential grievance or said grievance shall be forever waived and null and void. The aggrieved party shall first discuss the matter with the other party to provide an opportunity for clarification and/or appropriate adjustment, consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Should the matter not be resolved informally, the moving party may elect to take the matter to formal grievance. 19.8 The formal grievance procedure shall be as follows : Step 1: If the grievance involves occurrences other than disciplinary actions, the grievance shall be presented in written form to the Probation Services Director within twenty (20) working days from its occurrence. In the event the matter relates to disciplinary action, then the grievance shall be presented in written form to the Director within ten (10) working days from the disciplinary action. The Director and/or designee shall meet with the employee and their Union Representative and attempt to settle the matter. The Director shall respond in writing within ten (10) working days of said meeting, or the receipt of the grievance, whichever is later. Step 2: If the grievance is not resolved to the satisfaction of the concerned parties at Step I, the following will occur: A. For issues that involve wages and/or benefits: Within ten (10) working days of the response in Step 1 above, the grievance, in written form, shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioners with a copy to Human Resources and the Presiding Judge. The parties shall arrange a meeting between the aggrieved employee and the Union Representative, and the Board and County representatives within ten (10) working days for resolution of the issue. The Board of County Commissioners ~hall issue their written decision within ten (10) working days of the meeting referenced hereinabove, or receipt of the grievance, whichever is later. -14 -