18-389 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 9 - Complaints, Grievances, Investigations

1. Policy - It shall be the policy of the State of Maine to attempt to anticipate grievances or to discover them as soon as they arise, to give employees an opportunity to discuss them with supervisors in whom they have confidence and to find mutually satisfactory solutions as rapidly as possible. In the presentation of grievances at any supervisory level, employees are ensured freedom from restraint, interference, discrimination or reprisal.

2. Law and Rule Enforcement - The Director shall receive and consider any protest and any matter concerned with the administration of the act and these rules. On the basis of such protest or as personally decided, the Director shall make such investigation as deemed desirable concerning all matters touching the enforcement and effect of the provisions of the Personnel Law and these rules and regulations established there under.

3. All grievances and disputes of members of the MMS will be considered consistent with 5 MRSA, §7081 - 7084.

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18-389 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 9