Failure to submit the grievance within this time disqualifies the grievant's claim. The member of the President's Council in the employee's management chain, with the advice and guidance of HR, determines whether the grievance satisfies the provisions of this policy. If the determination is negative, the decision of the Division or Program Director is final. If the grievant selects a hearing, the President's Council member and the grievant each select two panelists from a predetermined list of 12 employees. Criteria for nomination are sound judgment, impartiality, and objectivity.
Panelists elect one of their committee members to serve as chairperson.
The Associate Vice-President for Human Resources and Employee Relations acts as technical advisor to the panel. Neither management nor the grievant may be represented by legal counsel at the hearing. The President's Council member, in consultation with the President and HR, makes and communicates his or her decision in writing, within 30 calendar days of receipt of the panel report, to all parties to the grievance. The President's Council member's decision is final. 2 Mediation If the grievant selects mediation, the President's Council member, HR, the grievant, and a mediator selected from within or outside UCAR by the President's Council member jointly seek a mutually satisfactory resolution of the grievance.