Access to Information

A staff member will be given access, at reasonable times and places, to such non-confidential information as he or she may reasonably request to adequately pursue an appeal and prepare for meetings and hearings at Steps 2 and 3.

Representation

At any of the meetings and hearings provided for in the formal grievance procedure, the staff member may be accompanied by another person (not an attorney) to provide support and assistance. The staff member will speak for himself or herself, and the accompanying person will not speak or otherwise function as an attorney or advocate.