Code of Massachusetts Regulations
115 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Title 115 CMR 9.00 - Investigations And Reporting Responsibilities
Section 9.17 - Appeal
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) Scope. 115 CMR 9.17 governs the process for the appeal of a disposition of dismissed under 115 CMR 9.09(2)(a)1. and the appeal of a decision letter and/or action plan issued by the Department.
(2) Grounds for Appeal.
(3) Appeal Procedure.
(4) Filing of a Grievance. Any employee who is a party aggrieved by the manner of disposition of a complaint, by the decision letter or by the action plan, and who has a right to a hearing under a collective bargaining agreement or civil service law, may grieve the disposition, decision letter or action plan through the collective bargaining or civil service process. Where the employee elects such procedures, they shall be the exclusive procedures for resolving the employee's grievance. The invocation of such procedures shall not alter the Department's responsibility under 115 CMR 9.00 to respond to, investigate, and make decisions concerning complaints and appeals initiated by or concerning individuals it serves.