a.The intent of the time limits set forth herein are to expedite the review and hearing of the employee’s appeal. They should be adhered to unless expressly extended upon written agreement by the employee and the City.

b.Failure on the part of the employee, without just cause, to comply with such time limits, or any extensions thereto, shall constitute a withdrawal of the appeal without further recourse to resubmittal under this procedure and the discipline may be imposed.