Fulton Review ordinance (§ 66-66)

(a) If the grievance has not been resolved by the designated coordinator to the satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant may submit a copy of the grievance form and the designated coordinator's response to the director of administration for final review. The complainant shall submit these documents to the director of administration, together with a short written statement explaining the reason(s) for dissatisfaction with the designated coordinator's written response, within five days after the complainants receipt of the designated coordinator's response. The director of administration will extend the period for submitting the review request and supporting documents for up to ten additional business days upon complainant's request.

(b) The director of administration shall appoint a three-member panel to review the grievance. One member so appointed shall be designated as the chairperson.

(c) The complainant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before the panel. The complainant shall have a right to appoint a representative to appear on his/her behalf. The panel shall review the designated coordinator's written response and may conduct interviews and seek advice as it deems appropriate.

(d) The panel shall make recommendations in writing to the director of administration as to the proper resolution of the grievance. All recommendations shall include reasons for such recommendations and shall bear the signatures of the concurring panel members. A dissenting member of the panel may also make a signed, written recommendation to the director of administration.

(e) Upon receipt of the recommendations from the panel, the director of administration shall approve, disapprove or modify the panel recommendations, shall render a decision thereon in writing, shall state the basis therefor, and shall cause a copy of the decision to be served on the parties. The director of administration's decision shall be final. If the director of administration disapproves or modifies the panel's recommendations, the director of administration shall include written reasons for such disapproval or modification.

(f) A complainant's failure to appeal the designated coordinator's response for review by the director of administration within the specified time limits shall mean that complainant has withdrawn the grievance or has accepted the last response given by the designated coordinator.