GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
The Department of Virginia’s Grievance Committee serves as the impartial body responsible for investigating and resolving disputes between members within the organization. Empowered to obtain records, summon witnesses, and conduct thorough fact-finding, the Committee ensures every grievance receives a fair and objective review. Members involved in a grievance are reminded that no civil or criminal action may be initiated until all internal remedies within the DAV have been fully exhausted. Upon completion of its investigation, the Committee submits a detailed report of its findings and recommendations to the Department Commander, and, when necessary, presents these matters before the Department Executive Committee for final consideration.
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Department By-Laws Article 4, Section 4-4, Para. 7: Grievance Committee
Para 7: GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Para 7.1: The Grievance Committee is responsible for and is empowered to conduct a complete investigation into any alleged grievance between members of the Department of Virginia. The Committee shall be empowered to summon witnesses, obtain records from Chapters or individual members in order to conduct an objective inquiry of the alleged grievance. The Committee shall inform each member involved in the grievance that criminal or civil court action against another member, Chapter, the Department of Virginia, or the National Organization shall not be initiated until all remedies have been exhausted within the DAV. The Committee will submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Commander. If the grievance cannot be resolved the chairperson will present the finding and recommendations at the next convening DEC meeting.
Para 7.2: If, because of lack of information, the committee cannot reach a recommendation, this fact must be reported to the DCDR with a request for a specific extension of time. The DCDR can authorize a specified time extension for fact gathering and request submission of a final report at a DEC Meeting, or the next Convention.