§15-2-6. Authority to make rules for grievance procedure.

The superintendent shall have continuing authority to propose legislative rules for promulgation in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, relating to a grievance procedure for sworn members of the State Police. At a minimum, the rule shall provide a process for filing and resolving grievances at the lowest possible level in a timely manner, providing for representation, taking evidence at each level, establishing a hearing procedure, providing for appellate review, allocating costs and authorizing attorney fees to a grievant who prevails on appeal.