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his/her grievance in writing within five (5) working days from receipt of the oral decision of his/her

immediate supervisor who shall forward the grievance with his/her comments within five

(5) working days to the next higher supervisor, as the case maybe, who shall, within five (5)

working days from receipt thereof, inform the employee in writing through the immediate

supervisor of his/her decision. If the object of the grievance is the immediate supervisor, the

complainant may bring the grievance to the next higher supervisor who shall take proper action

within five (5) working days from receipt of the complaint.

b) If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the higher supervisor,

he/she may appeal to the Campus Grievance Committee within five (5) working days, through

the higher supervisor who shall make the necessary comments and forward the grievance within

five (5) working days to the University Grievance Committee who shall take proper action within

ten (10) working days and conduct an investigation and hearing thereof.

c) If the concerned party is not satisfied with the decision of the Campus Grievance

Committee, he may elevate it to the University Grievance Committee. Together with the appeal,

the aggrieved party shall submit a certification on the final action of the Campus Grievance

Committee.

APPEAL

If the complainant is still dissatisfied with the decision of the Grievance Committee, he /

she may appeal the decision, to wit:

a. Within ten (10) working days from receipt of decision, he/she may elevate the case to

the University President, through the Association President or his/her authorized representative,

who shall issue decision within five (5) working days from receipt of the complaint.

b. If the complainant is still not satisfied with the decision of the President, he/she may

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