Alternative B. This alternative is reserved for the Union alone. Individual grievants may not choose alternative B. Provided that (i) the County Administrator and the grievant agree on the issues to be arbitrated or (ii) the grievance pertains to the specific terms of any existing collective bargaining agreement, the grievance shall be determined by an arbitrator selected by mutual agreement between the County and the grievant. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties. However, the amount of the award is subject to the ratification by the Board of Supervisors if the decision requires an unbudgeted expenditure in excess of $50,000. Prior to a hearing before the Personnel Commission or an arbitrator, the parties will participate in a mandatory settlement conference in an attempt to resolve the grievance. All discussions in the settlement conference are confidential and may not be used in any subsequent hearing/arbitration or dispute resolution process. Both parties shall endeavor to submit the grievance to the arbitrator within sixty (60) calendar days after filing of the appeal to step 3.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
