This policy shall apply only to full-time merit and full-time
grant employees, and part-time and part-time grant employees regularly
scheduled to work 50% or more of the normal pay period. It may not
be utilized by employees in their initial probationary period or temporary,
casual, seasonal, appointed or contract employees, or part-time or
part-time grant employees regularly scheduled to work less than 50%
of the normal pay period. The Mayor shall be responsible for overseeing
the processing of all employee grievances to ensure they are filed
and processed in accordance with Personnel Ordinance procedures. Supervisors
and department heads shall keep the Mayor informed of all grievances
in progress.
The following are not grievable issues and are not subject to
the grievance procedure:
A. Performance ratings, unless unsatisfactory or poor. If the rating
results in denial of a merit increase, such denial may be included
in the grievance protesting the rating.
B. Position classifications.
C. Any adverse action taken against an employee during that employee's
initial probationary period.
D. Nonselection for a position or promotion.
E. Action terminating a temporary promotion and returning the employee
to a position previously held.
F. The preparation and/or implementation of job descriptions, including
objectives and critical elements of performance standards.
G. A separation due to reduction in work force due to lack of funds
or abolishment of a position.
H. The amendment and/or implementation of Town policy or nondisciplinary
actions or decisions by the Mayor and/or Town Council of Chesapeake
Beach, Maryland.
I. Action taken by the Mayor in the course of administering the grievance
procedure.
J. Personal conduct of another employee, unless it involves alleged
sexual harassment in which case, a complaint may be filed in accordance
with the Town's stated policies and procedures where alleged
sexual harassment is concerned.
K. The fact, effect or contents of any verbal counseling.
L. Lack of a pay increase due to a Town Council decision not to fund
or provide same.