(1) It is the intention of the Samish Tribal Council and the policy of those charged with administering Tribal Government to provide procedures for resolving disputes involving Tribal employees in a manner that is respectful in its process and supportive of all peoples’ dignity.

(2) It is the policy of the Samish Indian Nation to resolve disputes as soon as appropriately possible after they arise.

(3) Employees are expected to make every effort to resolve job related difficulties and problems with other employees in an informal manner. An employee shall initiate an informal grievance process for any dispute within three working days of its occurrence, or three working days after the employee should reasonably have learned of the event giving rise to the dispute, whichever is later.

(4) The Tribe and the employee may use whatever process seems appropriate to resolve the problem.

(5) The Senior Human Resources Officer will maintain a record of informal grievances. [Res. 2022-10-016 § 1, 2022.]