Miss Georgia Scholarship Organization Grievance/Whistleblower Policy

Purpose: Receive and facilitate the resolution of unresolved grievances against Local or State grievances. A fair process to resolve real issues of fact-based grievances that were unable to be resolved after first being taken to the party or parties involved.

Scope: Address Local & State Concerns.

Policy and Procedures:

Grievance Notification: After unsuccessful resolution attempts have been made, Grievant can file an online submission.
Submission to include details attempt(s) for resolution, as well as details of the complaint, including social media posts, emails, etc.
Submission is confidential in nature and grievant must agree to confidentiality. Identity of grievant may be shared with interested parties to properly investigate grievance and obtain resolution.
Depending on the nature of the grievance, it may be required to be turned over to legal counsel.
Multiple grievants will file individually, however they may be bundled during the investigative process.

Grievance Committee: to review and investigate grievance. There will be a random selection of three (3) members from Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition, Inc. (MGSC) Board Members, State Volunteers, Former Miss Georgia alumni, and Local ED’s for each occurrence; it is not a standing committee. In the event of a conflict of interest, or in cases of extreme sensitivity, and/or historical background is required, the CEO of the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition, Inc. has the authority to appoint members of the Grievance Committee.

Grievance against State ED, MGSC Board Member, or State Volunteer – two (2) Board Members and one (1) State Volunteer
Grievance against Local ED or Volunteer – one (1) MGSC Board Member and two (2) Local ED’s
Grievance against Titleholder – two (2) Former Miss Georgia alumni and one (1) Local ED

Grievance Committee Proceedings: First committee meeting to be held within ten (10) days of MGSC’s notification that grievance is accepted.

At the conclusion of investigation, the randomly selected Grievance Committee will make recommendations for any appropriate corrective or disciplinary action to Miss Georgia Board of Trustees within thirty (30) days.

Grievance submitted by (Petitioner): Grievances from multiple petitioners or a group requires separate submissions from each person *

First NameLast Name

I have read and understand the entire Grievance Process outlined above and confirm I will maintain the confidentiality of this process. I also understand any public disclosure of my grievance may nullify this review process. Check the box below to confirm.*

I agree.

Petitioner's Email *

example@example.com

Petitioner's Cell Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

Petitioner's Physical Address (PO Box not accepted) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Submission Date*

Date

Upload full details of your resolution attempts with the person(s) and or State or Local Organization named in the grievance. Multiple files can be uploaded.

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Upload full detail of grievance below. Multiple files can be uploaded. Grievances from multiple persons or a group requires separate submissions from each person.

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If applicable to the grievance and known, upload social media names: i.e. Facebook, twitter, etc. with corresponding links.

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Add social media links below, if applicable

Name of person cited in grievance*

First NameLast Name

Email of person cited in grievance, if known

example@example.com

Cell phone of person cited in grievance, if known

Area CodePhone Number

Physical Address of person cited in grievance, if known

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Disclaimer: The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition Board, along with its members and representatives, have the right and/or obligation to turn over anything that is deemed to be evidence of illegal activity to law enforcement, and any other suspicious evidence submitted may be used in subsequent investigation(s) of the submitter and/or other persons involved.