NAC284.690. Filing of grievance with highest administrator of department; action by highest administrator.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 284.692:

     (a) If the employee has not received satisfactory relief within 10 working days after his or her grievance is deemed to have been received by the head of the division, he or she may file the grievance with the highest administrator of the department; and

     (b) Within 10 working days after the employee’s grievance is deemed to have been received by the highest administrator of the department, the highest administrator or the designee of the highest administrator shall:

          (1) Gather information regarding the grievance;

          (2) Render a decision resolving the grievance, including, without limitation, denying the grievance; and

          (3) Notify the employee of the resolution.

     2. In rendering a decision concerning a report on performance, an administrator shall address the findings of fact to the specific points of contention referred to in the grievance of the employee.

     3. Within the established time limitations, including any extensions to those time limitations obtained pursuant to NAC 284.692, the highest administrator may appoint a person or committee composed of managers and employees to assist in the finding of facts and recommending a course of action.

     [Personnel Div., Rule XV § A subsec. 4, eff. 8-11-73; A 6-9-74; 2-5-82]—(NAC A by Dep’t of Personnel, 10-26-84; 10-18-89; A by Personnel Comm’n by R065-98, 7-24-98; R023-05, 10-31-2005; R118-10, 5-5-2011; R007-11, 10-26-2011)