All testimony of witnesses will be under oath or affirmation. Each party has the right to be accompanied, represented and advised by legal counsel, other representatives or be self-represented before the grievance panel. The decision of the panel may be determined by a simple majority. The President will review the recommendations of the panel and all pertinent documentation and make a final decision on behalf of the Medical University. A covered employee has the right to be represented or advised by legal counsel, other representatives or be self-represented.
Representation is at the covered employee's expense.
Failure to file an appeal within the allotted time will constitute a waiver of the right to appeal. Upon receipt of an appeal from a covered employee, the State Human Resources Director will determine whether the appeal is timely and complies with the jurisdictional requirements of the State Employee Grievance Procedure Act. If the State Human Resources Director determines that additional action by the Medical University is required, she may remand the appeal to the University. Mediation Mediation is a confidential alternative dispute resolution process which is informal and nonadversarial. The objective of the process is to assist disputing parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.