Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Grievance Procedure
Section 12-203 - Step One: Initiation of Grievance Proceeding

(a)    A grievant may initiate a grievance proceeding by filing a written grievance with the grievant's appointing authority. The grievant shall provide a copy of the grievance to the grievant's supervisor when the grievance is filed.
    (b)    A grievance procedure must be initiated by an employee within 20 days after:
        (1)    the occurrence of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance; or
        (2)    the employee first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance.
    (c)    Within 10 days after receiving a grievance, the appointing authority shall hold a conference with the grievant and they shall attempt to resolve the grievance.
    (d)    Within 10 days after the conference, the appointing authority shall issue a written decision to the grievant and may grant any appropriate remedy under § 12-402(a) of this title.

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