§ 114-521. Determination as to whether a matter is grievable.

If the determination by the employee's department is that the matter is not grievable under sections 114-519 and 114-520, the department must notify the employee in writing of the employee's right to request a review of the determination of grievability by the commissioner of human resources. The employee may request such review and the determination of grievability shall be made as follows:

(1)

Submission of request for determination of grievability form. The employee shall obtain a request for a determination of grievability form from the commissioner of human resources. The employee shall complete the form and shall provide therein sufficient facts and details of the circumstances giving rise to or the causes of the employee's grievance. The employee shall submit the form to the commissioner of human resources within five days from the date the employee was notified by the employee's department that the matter for which the employee seeks redress is not grievable.

(2)

Determination by commissioner of human resources. Within five days of receipt of the determination of grievability form, the commissioner of human resources shall make a written determination as to whether the matter is grievable under section 114-519.

(3)

Notice of determination of grievability. A notice of determination of grievability shall be sent to the employee by certified mail and a copy to the employee's department. The notice shall state whether the commissioner of human resources finds the matter grievable or not grievable and shall contain the statement of reasons for such determination.

(Ord. No. 2007-22(06-O-2700), § 1, 3-27-07)