[Amended 9-13-72]
Unless other procedures have been negotiated and are specified in labor agreements, the following procedures shall apply.
A. 
An employee shall first present his grievance to his immediate supervisor who shall make careful inquiry into the facts and circumstances of the complaint. The supervisor shall attempt to resolve the problem promptly and fairly.
B. 
An employee who is dissatisfied with the decision of his supervisor may submit his grievance, in writing, to his department head. The department head shall make a separate investigation and inform the employee, in writing, of his decision and the reasons therefor within seven days after receipt of the employee's grievance.
C. 
If the employee is dissatisfied with the department head's decision, he may obtain a review by the Board of Selectmen by submitting a request for review within seven calendar days following the receipt of the decision to the department head. The Board of Selectmen shall make such investigation and conduct such hearings as it deems necessary and shall, within 15 calendar days after the receipt of the employee's request for review, inform the employee, in writing, of its findings and decision.
D. 
At any time within 15 calendar days after receipt of the decision of the Board of Selectmen, the employee may submit a written request for further review to the Personnel Advisory Board. The Personnel Advisory Board shall investigate such complaints made to it in writing and transmit its recommendations, which shall be advisory in nature, in writing, to the Board of Selectmen, and the decision of the Board of Selectmen shall be final.
E. 
This rule shall not apply to employees of the Police Commission.