Grievability challenges.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 14-54
in effectSec. 14-54. - Grievability challenges.
If there is any doubt as to whether an issue is grievable under section 14-50 above, a written request may be directed to the director to have the grievance referred to a grievance examiner for a determination of grievability. Either the grievant's department, the director or the grievant may challenge grievability at any point in the grievance process and submit written arguments on the issue of grievability.
(1) At the request of either the grievant or the department, the grievance examiner's determination of grievability may be referred to the commission for review without hearing or testimony. Written arguments may be submitted to the commission; however, no other issues or new evidence on the issue of grievability may be submitted to the commission by either party at any time.
(2) When a request for a determination of grievability is filed with the director or the commission, all subsequent time frames in the grievance step process shall be suspended during the period of referral and review by the grievance examiner and/or the commission.
(Ord. No. 2015-1300, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2015)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH14CISE_ARTIIRU_DIV3RU3.OFMEETCO_S14-54GRCHFetched: 10/26/2026