§14–303.

    (a)    Before initiating a grievance proceeding, a classified employee shall present the matter orally to the employee’s supervisor for informal discussion.

    (b)    A grievance proceeding must be initiated by a classified employee within 30 days after:

        (1)    The occurrence of the alleged act that is the basis for the grievance; or

        (2)    The employee first knew or reasonably should have known of the alleged act that is the basis for the grievance.