All parties involved in the grievance must adhere to the time frames specified in the procedure unless the Division of Human Resources has granted a waiver of that time frame. Exceptions to this rule will be handled on a case by case basis. If a panelist requires an extension beyond that period, the grievant and respondent will be notified and an alternate panelist will be selected. The grievant and respondent will each have an opportunity to present evidence and invite witnesses to appear at the hearing. The panel s recommendations will be submitted unchanged on a form that records all pertinent information and findings.
All panelists review and sign the form indicating their agreement or disagreement with the decision.
Dissenting opinions from panelists are also transmitted. The President or her designee will notify the grievant and respondent of the final decision in writing within that time frame. This decision will be final and binding on all parties. Persons who are affiliated with the department or school in question will be deleted from the list of eligible panelists prior to the selection process. A set of rules and regulations for the management of the panel hearing shall be disseminated to all parties and panelists prior to the hearing.