File a Grievance Page
Definition of grievance:
- A cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance. “Her chief grievance was the sexual harassment by her boss.”
- The formal expression of a grievance : COMPLAINT “…filed a grievance against her employer…”
A grievance is NOT
- An ax to grind: A private or selfish motive, a personal stake; a grievance or complaint, especially a chronic one.
- A bone to pick: A complaint or grievance; a point of disagreement or a difference to settle.
Disagreements are part of human nature. Our Assembly may face conflicts of interest. Our Assembly may face power struggles. It is likely our Assembly will have grievances. Understanding the differences in how to handle these obstacles will go a long ways towards keeping peace in the New Mexico De Jure Assembly and allow us to be truly productive.
New Mexico De Jure Assembly Grievance Policy
Grievances must be submitted in writing to the any member of the Assembly Council with specific claims, dates, and supporting evidence. Every attempt should be made by the accuser and the accused to resolve the issue between themselves with due respect and consideration before it is submitted formally to the New Mexico De Jure Assembly.
New Mexico De Jure Assembly Grievance Policy
- Grievances must be submitted in writing to the any member of the Assembly Council with specific claims, dates, and supporting evidence. Every attempt should be made by the accuser and the accused to resolve the issue between themselves with due respect and consideration before it is submitted formally to the New Mexico De Jure Assembly.
- The accused shall be given notice that a claim has been made against them with full transparency about the supporting evidence, specific accusations, damage done by the alleged actions, and proposed resolution.
- Both parties shall be given the fair opportunity to present their case including testimony, recordings, emails, text messages, and any pertinent documentation that helps prove or disprove the accusations. Hard evidence will be considered irrefutable. Contradictory testimonies will be considered "hearsay" and not factored into any final decisions.
- In the case of a non-criminal accusation an unbiased mediator whom both parties agree to utilize will review the evidence presented, and compare against the allegations to conclude if the accused has committed the acts of which he/she has been accused. A resolution will be proposed, based on the evidence and a vote will be cast by the members of the Assembly to support or deny said proposal.
- If the accusations are of a criminal nature then a proper Grand Jury shall be formed to investigate the accusations, discuss the irrefutable evidence privately, and present their findings with a resolution to the Assembly when their investigation is complete.
- It is the responsibility of all parties to recognize and respect the rights of all parties involved in the grievance and to follow the spirit and procedures of this Grievance Policy, the Resolution of One Accord and the Code of Conduct found within the Articles of Association, Assembly Membership Requirements, Member Rights & Policy and Code of Conduct.
Please remember
- Not getting your way is not a grievance
- Not getting a position you want is not a grievance
- Not liking the way someone thinks is not a grievance
- Not liking someone personally is not a basis for a grievance
- Not having your ideas used is not a basis for a grievance
- Missing a meeting because of personal needs is not a basis for a grievance
- more… (you get the idea).
Grievances are
- Violating the Resolution of One Accord
- Violating the Membership Agreement
- Violating the Bylaws
- Violating the Code of Conduct
- Failure to disclose a conflict of interest
- Criminal Behavior of any kind
- Failure to follow the Grievance Procedures
- Demonstrable bias
- Not performing and being responsible for your official responsibilities in the Assembly
- Slander (with documentation), Defamation of Character, Libelous behavior (with documentation.
- more…
To submit a Grievance, prepare and submit a .pdf document with the name of the person whose actions you object to. Include:
- specific claims
- dates
- written supporting evidence
- damage done by the alleged actions
- a proposed resolution you find satisfactory
Once your grievance is filed, you will be contacted to offer any other evidence you have that was not included in the submitted .pdf document and the grievance process will commence.
To submit a Grievance
Prepare and submit a .pdf document with the name of the person whose actions you object to. Include:
- specific claims
- dates
- written supporting evidence
- damage done by the alleged actions
- a proposed resolution you find satisfactory
Once your grievance is filed, you will be contacted to offer any other evidence you have that was not included in the submitted .pdf document and the grievance process will commence.
