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B. Except at Step 1, decisions shall be rendered in writing at each step of the Grievance Procedure. Each decision shall be transmitted to the Aggrieved Party and his representative, if any. C. A grievance may be filed by any employee. Where a group of employees desire to file a grievance involving a situation affecting more than one (1) employee in a similar manner, one (1) employee selected by such group shall process the grievance. Such grievance shall be defined as a group grievance. The names and signatures of each employee, on behalf of which the grievance is filed, shall be presented on, or appended to, the grievance form and submitted to the Shift Officer. The grievance procedure outlined in Section 8.3 shall be used throughout. D. The preparation and processing of Grievances by employees or the Association may, with the Chief's or designee's approval, be conducted on duty, providing it does not interfere with the operations of the Fire Department. Grievance hearings may be conducted while on duty when practical in accordance with the Fire Chief s and /or Safety Director's schedule. E. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the right of an employee to request having a Grievance discussed informally with the Fire Chief or his designee and having said matter informally adjusted without intervention of the Association, provided that the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. In the event that the Grievance is adjusted without formal determination, pursuant to the procedure, while such adjustment shall be binding upon the Aggrieved Party and the Employer, and in all respects be final, said adjustment shall not create a precedent or ruling upon the Employer or Association in future proceedings. F. The Aggrieved Party may have Association representation at any step of the Grievance Procedure. G. The time limits provided herein will be strictly adhered to and any Grievance not filed initially or appealed within the specific time limits outlined in this Article shall be deemed null and void. Should any of the time limits as specified herein end on any day that City Hall is closed then that time limit shall automatically be extended to the next regular business day. if the Employer fails to reply within the specified time limits, the Grievance shall automatically move on to the next step. The time limits specified for either party may be extended only by written mutual agreement. H. This procedure shall not be used for the purpose of adding to, subtracting from, or altering in any way the provisions of this Agreement. 8.3 All Grievances shall be administered in accordance with the following steps: