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22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 (4) If the parties are unable to reach a mutually satis- factory accord on any grievance which arises and is presented during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding, such grievance shall be submitted to an Adjustment Board comprised of two persons appointed by the Union and two persons appointed by the City Manager. Majority decisions of Adjustment Boards on matters properly before them shall be final and binding on the parties hereto to the extent per- mitted by the ordinance and resolutions of the City. (5) If an Adjustment Board is unable to arrive at a majority decision the grievance may then be referred to the City Manager. The City Manager shall investi- gate the merits of the grievance, meet with the grievant and attempt to resolve the grievance. (6) If the grievance is not resolved through the pro- cedures set forth above, the grievance may be referred to the City Council as the final step in the grievance procedure. No Adjustment Board shall entertain, hear, decide, or make recommendations on any dispute unless such dispute involves a position in a unit represented by this Union and unless such dispute falls within the definition of a grievance as set forth in Subsection 22.1. NO Adjustment BOard shall have the power to amend or modify this Memorandum of Understanding or written agree- ment or addenda supplementary hereto or to establish any new terms or conditions of employment. No grievance involving demotion, suspension or dismissal of any employee will be entertained unless it is filed in writing with the Personnel Officer within three (3) working days of the time at which the affected employee was notified of such action. If the Personnel Officer in pursuance of the procedures outlined in Subsection 22.2(2) above, or the City Manager in pursuance of the provisions of Subsection 22.2(5) above resolve a grievance which involves suspension or discharge, they may agree to payment for lost time Or_to reinstatement with or without payment for lost time. All complaints involving or concerning the payment of compensation shall be initially filed in writing with the City Manager. Only complaints which allege that employees are not being compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be considered as grievances. Any other matters of compensation are to be resolved in the meeting and conferring process and if not -24-