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ARTICLE 18 <br />DISCIPLINE <br />18.01 In all cases where written and formal charges have been placed against members which could <br />result in reprimand, loss of off -duty time, suspension, fine or punishment of any kind, the member shall <br />receive from the Chief of Fire copies of the exact charges filed. In the case of company discipline, a <br />member may request their immediate supervisor to furnish written and formal charges. To the extent <br />practical, a hearing shall be held no less than seven (7) days and not later than fourteen (14) days after <br />the issuance of the charge. <br />18.02 At the request of the member, the Association may provide appropriate defense for the member <br />during any hearing of said charges. <br />18.03 A member against whom disciplinary charges have been placed shall, at their option, be allowed <br />to call witnesses to testify at the hearing. The Chief of Fire will give their testimony full consideration <br />when arriving at the findings. <br />18.04 The Chief of Fire shall issue a decision on the findings within ten (10) days of the hearing and <br />will supply copies of the decision to the member against whom the charges were placed and to the <br />Association. On any discipline involving a suspension the date of the suspension shall be specified in <br />the letter. <br />18.05 All findings resulting from disciplinary charges shall be appealable under the grievance <br />procedure (Article 19), beginning with Step III of said procedures. <br />18.06 The time limits set forth in this article maybe modified by mutual, written agreement of the City <br />and the Association. <br />ARTICLE 19 <br />GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE <br />19.01 It is mutually understood that the prompt presentation, adjustment and/or answering of <br />grievances is desirable in the interest of sound relations between the members and the City. The prompt <br />and fair disposition of grievances involves important and equal obligations and responsibilities, both <br />joint and independent, on the part of the representatives of each party to protect and preserve the <br />grievance procedure as an orderly means of resolving grievances. Actions by the City or the Association <br />which tend to impair or weaken the grievance procedure are improper. <br />19.02 A grievance is a dispute or difference between the City and the Association, or between the City <br />and amember, concerning the interpretation, and/or application of, and/or compliance with any provision <br />of the Agreement, including all disciplinary actions; and when any such grievances arise, the following <br />procedure shall be observed. <br />Step I. A member who has a grievance shall reduce it to writing, sign and submit it to the Chief <br />of Fire, within seven (7) days after the member has knowledge of the event upon which <br />the grievance is based. Within seven (7) days of receiving the grievance, the Chief of <br />18 <br />