Advisory Arbitration Option Clause Samples

Advisory Arbitration Option. 1. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision rendered pursuant to Level II, after the concurrence of CSEA State Board of Directors, he/she shall submit a request in writing to the Superintendent or designee for advisory arbitration of the dispute. Said request shall be made within ten (10) days. 2. An impartial arbitrator shall be selected jointly by the grievant and the District within ten (10) days of receipt of the written request. In the event that the parties cannot agree, the State Mediation and Conciliation Service shall be requested to supply a panel of five (5) names. Alternate names shall be stricken until only one remains. 3. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator and a court reporter, if required by the arbitrator, shall be shared equally between the District and CSEA. Any additional expenses shall be borne by the party incurring such expenses. 4. The arbitrator shall have no authority to add to, delete, or alter any provisions of this Agreement but shall limit his/her decision to the application and interpretation of its provisions. 5. The arbitrator shall rule upon the arbitrability of issues before hearing the merits of the issues. 6. After hearing the evidence, the arbitrator shall submit his/her findings and recommendations in writing to the District and CSEA. 7. If either party is not satisfied with the findings or recommendations of the arbitrator, he/she shall appeal the decision to the Board of Trustees within ten