Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 2 - ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 2.21 - STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Subchapter 2.21.80 - Grievances
Rule 2.21.8018 - HEARING
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) A hearing shall be conducted at step III, if the grievance is filed as the result of a suspension without pay for more than 10 working days, a disciplinary demotion, or a discharge.
(2) Within 10 working days of advancement of the grievance to step III, the designated management representative shall request either:
(3) The hearings examiner shall set the time and place for the hearing. The parties shall receive notice of the hearing either personally or by certified mail not less than 5 working days before the hearing.
(4) Both parties shall have:
(5) Within 30 working days of the selection of the hearings examiner, the hearings process shall be completed, and the hearings examiner shall submit a written summary of findings and shall make a non-binding recommendation for resolution to the department head.
(6) The agency shall pay all costs of:
(7) The grievant shall pay fees and expenses of:
(8) A recording shall be made of the hearing. Either party may request a transcript of a hearing. The party requesting the transcript shall bear the cost. If both parties request a transcript, they will share the cost.
(9) The department head shall issue the final administrative decision within 10 working days of receipt of the hearing summary.
Sec. 2-18-102, MCA; IMP, 2-18-102, MCA;