Policy Text
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General Order B -8 1 of 1 Grievance Procedures TEMPLE TERRACE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER EFFECTIVE DATE
09/17 /2010 FILE INDEX NO.
B-8
SUBJECT: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
INDEX AS: SAME AS ABOVE RESCINDS:
REVISES:
DATE REVISED:
DISTRIBUTION
ALL MEMBERS
I. PURPOSE :
The purpose of this policy is to provide members of the Department with guidance and an
increased awareness of the grievance process afforded to them.
II. SCOPE:
All Members
III. PROCEDURES:
A. The grievance and appeal process f or non -union employees is governed by Section 17 of the
City Rules and Regulations . The grievance and appeal process for union employee s is
governed by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement . If not specifically addressed in
the contract, then Section 17 of the City Rules and Regulations shall apply.
B. The Office of the Chief of Police shall be responsible for coordinating the g rievance process.
C. The grievance process for an individual member shall follow the direction of the above listed
governing policies.
1. The following information MUST also be documented on the grievance form by the
accepting supervisor :
a) The time the grievance was r eceived by the proper authority ;
b) The date the grievance was received by the proper authority ; and
c) By who m the grieva nce was received .
D. The following information MUST be included during the supervisory response to a grievance:
1. Affirming or denying the allegations of the grievance in writing .
2. Identifying a remedy or adjustment, if any, to be made to resolve the grievance.
E. All grievances will be forwarded to the City’s Human Resources Department for maintenance
and control in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 119.