Article 14 Disputes Regarding Code, Contract, Bylaws, or Policy This Article covers disagreements regarding the Board of Regents Handbook, the NFA Contract, Institutional and System Bylaws, Guidelines, and/or Policies. Disputes on the Annual Evaluation process and ratings are covered in Article 13. The aim of this article is to maximize the opportunities for achieving resolution through dialogue before proceeding to a formal grievance process. The time frames for each step are maximums with the goal of completing the process as expeditiously as possible. 14.1 Relevant Definitions 1. Complainant or Grievant: A complainant or grievant shall be a member of the bargaining unit who has rights under this Contract that are alleged to have been violated. A complainant or grievant shall also mean the TMCC-NFA which has rights under this Contract that are alleged to have been violated. a. A Complainant engages in the informal process as defined in Article 14.2. b. A Grievant engages in the formal grievance process as defined in Article 14.3. 2. The following actions are not grievable per the BOR Handbook Title 2, Chapter 5. These include but are not limited to: ● Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment complaints and/or violations of code of conduct that are handled in other processes. ● Notice of Non-Reappointment (NNR) and related procedures. ● Reprimands or Warnings if mediation is used for the same reprimand or warning. ● The President's decision if mediation is requested as a response to a warning or reprimand. 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 14 Page 88
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