Resources Director, who shall determine whether such extenuating circumstances exist

as to warrant receipt of the complaint beyond the normal time limit. The Human allowance outlined in Stage Il, the staff employee may appeal to the Human Resources

Director.

80.2.3.2 The appeal shall be made within three (3) working days after receiving the decision, or if no decision is received after expiration of the time allowance of the Department Head, Dean, or Director as stated in Stagell.

80.2.3.3 The Human Resources Director may request that the appeal be stated in writing, including the remedy requested to resolve the grievance. The staff employee shall be obligated to comply with this request.

80.2.3.4 The Human Resources Director, or designated representative, shall investigate

the appeal, and shall forward a recommendation for disposition to the appropriate Vice

President or Administrative Officer of operational jurisdiction within five (5) working days

after receipt of the appeal.

80.2.3.5 The Vice President or Administrative Officer shall render a decision in writing,

with a copy to the staff employee, within five (5) working days after receipt of the recommendation of the Human Resources Director.

80.2.3.6 A copy of the decision of the Vice President or Administrative Officer shall be

forwarded to the University's Human Resources Office.

80.2.4 Stage IV

80.2.4.1 If the aggrieved staff employee is not satisfied with the decision of the Vice President or Administrative Officer, and if the grievance is one of the following:

80.2.4.1.1 A charge of unfair employment termination.

80.2.4.1.2 A charge of a discriminatory actin violation of stated University fair employment rules and regulations.

80.2.4.1.3 A charge of violation of basic University Human Resources policies. The staff employee may, during the next five (5) working days request a formal hearing

before a Grievance Hearing Committee in accordance with the procedures outlined