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6.2 LELS Representatives. The EMPLOYER will recognize Representatives designated by <br />LELS as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and <br />responsibilities established by this ARTICLE. LELS shall notify the EMPLOYER in <br />writing of the names of such LELS Representatives and of their successors when so <br />designated as provided by Article 5.2 of this Agreement. <br />6.3 Processing of a Grievance. It is recognized and accepted by LELS and the Employer <br />that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and <br />responsibilities of the Employees and shall, therefore, be accomplished during normal <br />working hours only when consistent with such Employee duties and responsibilities. <br />..................... <br />The aggrieved Employee and a LELS Representative shall be allowed a reasonable <br />amount of time without loss of pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to <br />the Employer during normal working hours, provided that the Employee and the LELS <br />.::::.......:::.:.::.::..::. <br />representative have notified and received the approval of the designated supervisor who <br />has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work <br />programs of the Employer. <br />6.4 Procedure. Grievances, as defined by Article 6. <br />the following procedure: <br />, shall be resolved in conformance with <br />Step 1. An EMPLOYEE claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or <br />:.:::....:.:....:.. <br />application of the Agreement shall, within twenty-one (21) calendar days after such <br />...::..::..:..::..:..:.:.::....:.. <br />..................... <br />violation <br />alle ed has occurred�present such grievance to the EMPLOYEE'S direct <br />g <br />.:...... <br />The <br />designated supervisor asdesignated y the g <br />representative will discuss and ive ananswer to such`= Step1 grievance within ten(10) <br />p <br />.:..:..:::::.:....:.....:.. <br />calendar days after receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 <br />shall beplaced in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it <br />g <br />is based, the provision or provisions of the Agreement allegedly violated, the remedy <br />requested and shall be appealed to . Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the <br />EMPLOYER designated representative s final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not <br />appealed in writing to Step 2 by LELS within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered <br />.................... <br />waived. <br />....:..::...::..:.::....: <br />Step 2. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by LELS and <br />discussed with the h1ef of Police or his/her designee, who is the designated Step 2 <br />representative. The: .Chief of Police shall give LELS the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer <br />.................... <br />in writing within "ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A <br />grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar <br />days following the Chief of Police's final Step 2 answer. Any grievance not appealed <br />in writing to Step 3 by LELS within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived. <br />Step 3. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by LELS and <br />discussed with the Ramsey City Administrator or his/her designee who is the <br />EMPLOYER'S designated Step 3 representative. The City Administrator shall give <br />LELS the EMPLOYER'S answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt <br />of such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed to Step <br />S <br />