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792 -CH COURTHOUSE UNION <br />known of the event giving rise to the grievance. Thereafter, the department <br />head or elected official shall respond in writing to the aggrieved employee within <br />ten (10) working days after receipt of the grievance. <br />A grievance filed by the County against the Union must be initiated at this step, <br />in written form to the Union President or Council 2 Staff Representative, within <br />ten (10) working days after County Management knew or reasonably should <br />have known of the event giving rise to the grievance. Thereafter, the Union or <br />Staff Representative shall respond in writing to the County within ten (10) <br />working days after receipt of the grievance. <br />Step 2: If the grievance is not resolved to the satisfaction of the concerned <br />parties at Step 1, the following will occur: <br />(a) For issues that involve wages and/or benefits: Within ten (10) working days <br />of the response in Step 1 above, the grievance, in written form, shall be <br />presented to the Board of County Commissioners. The parties shall arrange a <br />meeting between the aggrieved employee and/or the Union Representatives <br />and the Board and County representatives within ten (10) working days for <br />resolution of the issue. The Board of County Commissioners shall issue their <br />written decision within ten (10) working days of the meeting referenced <br />hereinabove. <br />(b) For issues that involve hiring, firing, discipline or working conditions set forth <br />by the Elected Official: Within ten (10) working days of the response in Step <br />1 above, the grievance, in written form, shall be presented to the Elected <br />Official with a copy to Human Resources. The Elected Official shall attempt <br />to schedule a meeting with the aggrieved employee and/or Union <br />Representative within ten (10) working days for resolution of the issue. The <br />Elected Official shall issue their decision in writing to the aggrieved <br />employee, Union, and Human Resources within ten (10) working days of the <br />meeting referenced in this Subsection (b). <br />Step 3: <br />(a) Final and Binding Arbitration: If the grievance has not been resolved at <br />Step 2, the Union or the County may refer the dispute to final and binding <br />arbitration. <br />(b) Notice - Time Limitation: The Union or the County shall notify the other <br />in writing by certified mail of submission to arbitration within ten (10) <br />working days after receipt of the Step 2 response. <br />(c) The Union and the Employer will attempt to select an arbitrator. In the <br />event the parties do not agree on an arbitrator, then either party may <br />Page 7 <br />