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18.9 Unless circumstances exist which warrant immediate suspension or discharge, the employee shall, before <br />the disciplinary action is finalized, have the opportunity to discuss the matter with the Sheriff or designee, <br />and be informed of the nature of the charges, and the facts supporting them. The employee shall be given <br />an opportunity to respond to the charges, including a reasonable time (not to exceed ten (10) calendar <br />days) to consult a Union representative. <br />18.1"0 An employee shall have the right to have a disciplinary action against them reviewed for just cause and <br />severity of discipline through either of the following procedures. At the employee's option, an appeal can <br />be made through the grievance procedure as outlined in Article 18, or through the Kittitas County Civil <br />Service Commission. The employee's decision of appeals procedure shall be final and binding on all parties. <br />The employee must exercise their option within ten (10) calendar days of the disciplinary action otherwise <br />the appeal shall be null and void and the disciplinary action shall remain as taken. The employee must <br />choose one (1) procedure or the other; said employee cannot exercise an appeal under both procedures. <br />18.11 Should any employee opt to file a written demand for an investigatory hearing regarding the disciplinary <br />action through the Kittitas County Civil Service Commission, the matter shall be handled in accordance <br />with applicable procedures as contained in the Rules and Regulations of the Kittitas County Civil Service <br />Commission. <br />L8.I2 Should any employee opt to grieve a disciplinary action through the provisions of the grievance procedure, <br />the matter shall be handled in accordance with Article L9. <br />ARTICTE 19. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE <br />19.L The parties hereto recognize the need for fairness and justice in the adjudication of employee grievances <br />and enter into this Agreement in a cooperative spirit to address such actions promptly and fairly. lf, <br />howeve6 a grievance cannot be resolved through informal means, the grievance will be settled as <br />hereinafter provided. <br />19.2 A grievance is defined as a dispute involving the interpretation, application, or alleged violation of any <br />provision of this Agreement between the Employer and the Union. <br />19.3 Any party who believes that they have a grievance arising out of the terms of this Agreement may <br />personally, or through a representative, apply for relief under the provisions of this Article. <br />79.4 The parties agree that the time limitations provided are essential to the prompt and orderly resolution of <br />any grievance, and that each will abide by the time limitations, unless waived or extended by mutual <br />agreement of the parties to the grievance. <br />19.5 For non-disciplinary actions, if any party fails to file a grievance within thirty (30) calendar days of its <br />occurrence, then said grievance shall be forever waived and shall be null and void. lf a matter involves <br />disciplinary action, then either party must file either a written demand for an investigatory hearing before <br />the Civil Service Commission or initiate a grievance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of such <br />disciplinary action, otherwise said appeal or grievance is forever waived and shall be null and void. Failure <br />to pursue a grievance to the next step renders the last determination and response final and conclusive. <br />LOC/,\L 760 - CLERICAt, F|SCAl. DEPUT\l FIRE MARSI]AL. EMERGIt!CY <br />MAllAGEli4ElrlT AND TEa-Hf,IOLOGY EMPLOYEES - L/ Ll2025 - I2liL/2,O27 2I