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IV. Step 2- Offices of the Mayor or Council Chair A. A Step 2 appeal that originated from the County's Executive Branch shall be filed with the Mayor or designee, whereas a Step 2 appeal that originated from the County's Legislative Branch shall be filed with the Council Chair or designee. B. If a complainant is not satisfied with the results of the complaint at Step 1, the complainant may appeal the Step 1 decision at Step 2 within seven days from the date of the receipt of the Step 1 decision. C. Within seven days after receipt of the appeal at Step 2, the complainant shall be offered an opportunity to meet as soon as possible. D. Within seven days after the Step 2 meeting, the complainant shall receive a written response. V. Step 3-Merit Appeals Board A. If the subject matter of a complaint relates to an employment action taken under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 76, including disciplinary actions and other actions for failure to meet performance requirements taken against employees who are excluded from collective bargaining, the complainant may appeal either the Mayor's or Council Chair's decision to the Merit Appeals Board in accordance with the Rules of the Merit Appeals Board, Sections 104-1 and 104-2. B. A copy of the Rules of the Merit Appeals Board or a Merit Appeals Board appeal form may be obtained from the County of Hawaii Department of Human Resources website http://www.hawaiicountyaov/human-resources/ or at the Merit Appeals Board office location provided in the Rules of the Merit Appeals Board, Section 100-5. C. For the purposes of filing the appeal to the Merit Appeals Board, the date of receipt of either the Mayor's or Council Chair's decision shall be considered the date of receipt of notice of the action. 7