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13. Except at Step I, decisions shall be rendered in v,mling at each step of the Grievance procedure. Each decision shall he transmitted to the Aggrieved Party and his representative, if a►ly. C. A grievance may be filed by any emploiee. \Vhere a group rfcniplolees desire to file a grievance involving a Situation affecting more than one (1) employee in a similar manner. one (1) emplovee selected by such group shall process the grievance. Such gric�ancc shall he defined as a -;roup grievance. The names and signatures ofcach employee, on hehalfof which the grievance is filed. Shall be presented on, or appended to. the grievance I'orm and submitted to the Shift Officer. The grievance procedure outlined in Section 8..3 shall be used throughout. I.). I he 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 dutN when practical in accordance Nvith the Fire Chief's and/or Safety Directors schedule. E. Nothing contained herein shall he construed as limiting the right of an employee to request having a Grievance discussed informally with the Fire (.`hief or his designee and having said matter inlormally adjusted without: intervention ofthe 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 E:mploler, and in all respects be final, said adjustment shall not create a precedent or ruling upon the Employcr 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 tiled 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 tails to reply- within the specified time limits. the (;;rievance shall automatically move on to tire next step. The time limits specified for either party may be extended only by written Mutual a(ueement. 11 .This procedure shall not be used for the purpose of adding to, subtracting from, or altering in anv way the provisions of this A -regiment. 8.3 All Grievances shall be administered in accordance with the loliowing steps: