NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 3771.1A Effective Date: January 21, 2016 Expiration Date: January 21, 2025

Subject: NASA's Administrative Grievance System (AGS) Revalidated on October 14, 2020 with Change 1

Responsible Office: Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer

Appendix A. Definitions

Days. Calendar days unless otherwise specified.

Deciding official. A management official who receives, reviews, and renders a decision on an employee's grievance under the AGS.

Fact finder. An individual designated to assist the deciding official by conducting a review or investigation of the facts surrounding a grievance.

Grievance. A written request for personal relief submitted by an employee (or group of employees) on a matter of concern or dissatisfaction relating to the employment of the individual(s) that is within the authority and control of Agency management officials.

Grievant. An individual who files a grievance.

Personal relief. A specific remedy personally benefiting the grievant(s). It may not include disciplinary or other action affecting another employee.

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