(a) If the grievance is not resolved, the employee may file an appeal in writing to an appeal officer, which shall be the division commander if the division commander is a higher rank than the employee’s supervisor, or to the management person to whom the employee’s supervisor reports if the employee’s supervisor is the division commander or higher rank. Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the appeal officer under this subsection within 10 calendar days following the meeting with the supervisor. The appeal officer to whom the appeal is addressed shall provide an opportunity for an oral presentation within five days of the grievance being forwarded to such person and shall render a written decision within five days following the date of the hearing.

(b) If a grievance is not resolved, the employee may file an appeal in writing to the Chief of the Fire Department or to the Chief of the Police Department, whichever is applicable. Such appeal shall be filed within 30 calendar days following the receipt of the decision under subsection (a) of this section. (Ord. 20206 §§ 28, 86, 9-10-19.)