Modification of grievance procedure

Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 2.2-1202.1 , 15.2-1506 , and 15.2-1507 to the contrary, in any county which has the county manager plan of government provided for in this chapter, a grievance procedure may be established which permits an Equal Employment Opportunity officer, except the Director of the Department of Human Resource Management appointed pursuant to § 2.2-1200 and any employees thereof, to be present at any step of a grievance procedure established under § 15.2-1506 . Such officer shall not be an advocate or representative on behalf of either the grievant or management. 1989, c. 622, § 15.1-687.16; 1991, c. 143; 1995, cc. 770 , 818 ; 1996, cc. 164 , 869 ; 1997, c. 587; 2000, cc. 947 , 1006 ; 2012, cc. 803 , 835 .