Common use of Arbitrator Selection Process Clause in Contracts

Arbitrator Selection Process. The parties agree that notwithstanding the filing and service of any Demand for Compulsory Interest Arbitration by the Association, the selection of an arbitrator will be delayed until such time as either party serves upon the representative of the other, in writing by certified mail, demand that the arbitrator selection process be commenced, provided that at least one month of mediation has occurred. It is further agreed that: (i) During this period of delay, the parties agree to continue good faith collective bargaining with the advice and assistance of the Mediator from FMCS: (ii) Within seven (7) days of receipt, by the other party of the written demand that selection of an arbitrator begin, the representatives of the parties shall meet and attempt to mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The parties agree that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. Each party waives the right to a three member panel of arbitrators as provided in the Act; (iii) In the absence of agreement on a neutral arbitrator, the parties shall file a joint request with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) for a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from which the parties shall select a neutral arbitrator. The parties agree to request the AAA to limit the panel to members of the National Academy of Arbitrators: Both the City and the Association shall each have the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted: The parties agree to engage in the AAA’s ranking process for purposes of determining which of the seven (7) arbitrators on the panel shall serve as the neutral arbitrator, provided that each party may strike or cross out not more than two (2) of the arbitrators on the panel before ranking the remaining arbitrators on the panel. Each party shall have fourteen (I4) days from the date the panel list is received from the AAA to number the names on the panel list in order of preference and return the list to the AAA. In accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator to serve. In the event that the arbitrator declines or is unable to serve, the AAA shall invite the next arbitrator in designated order of mutual preference to so serve. In the event that he declines or is unable to serve, the parties agree to jointly request a new panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the AAA and commence the selection process anew. It is further agreed that the AAA’s role and participation in the arbitration process shall be strictly limited to providing the panel(s) and administering the selection process. Once an arbitrator has been selected by means of the parties ranking of the members of the panel, the AAA’s participation in the arbitration proceedings shall be terminated: The parties shall divide equally any costs associated with the AAA administering the selection process. The parties shall inform the AAA of this limited role by joint letter at the time the first panel is requested; (iv) The parties shall jointly communicate all remaining aspects of the arbitration (including but not limited to scheduling of post-hearing briefs) directly with the neutral arbitrator in the manner prescribed in the Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board.

Arbitrator Selection Process. The parties agree that notwithstanding the filing and service of any Demand for Compulsory Interest Arbitration by the Schaumburg Fire Command Association, the selection of an arbitrator will be delayed until such time as either party serves upon the representative of the other, in writing by certified mail, a demand that the arbitrator selection process be commenced, provided that at least one month of mediation has occurred. It is further agreed that: (i) i. During this period of delay, the parties agree to continue good faith collective bargaining with the advice and assistance of the Mediator from FMCS:FMCS if requested by either party; (ii) . Within seven (7) days of receipt, the receipt by the other party of the written demand that selection of an arbitrator begin, the representatives of the parties shall meet and attempt to mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The parties agree that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. Each party waives the right to a three member panel of arbitrators as provided in the Act; (iii) . In the absence of agreement on a neutral arbitrator, the parties shall file a joint request with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) for a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from which the parties shall select a neutral arbitrator. The parties agree to request the AAA to limit the panel to members of the National Academy of Arbitrators: . Both the City Village and the Schaumburg Fire Command Association shall each have the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted: . The parties agree to engage in the AAA’s ranking process for purposes of determining which of the seven (7) arbitrators on the panel shall serve as the neutral arbitrator, provided that each party may strike or cross out not more than two (2) of the arbitrators on the panel before ranking the remaining arbitrators on the panel. Each party shall have fourteen (I414) calendar days from the date the panel list is received from the AAA to number the names on the panel list in order of preference and return the list to the AAA. In accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator to serve. In the event that the arbitrator declines or is unable to serve, the AAA shall invite the next arbitrator in designated order of mutual preference to so serve. In the event that he declines or is unable to serve, the parties agree to jointly request a new panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the AAA and commence the selection process anew. It is further agreed that the AAA’s role and participation in the arbitration process shall be strictly limited to providing the panel(s) and administering the selection process. Once an arbitrator has been selected by means of the parties parties’ ranking of the members of the panel, the AAA’s participation in the arbitration proceedings shall be terminated: . The parties shall divide equally any costs associated with the AAA administering the selection process. The parties shall inform the AAA of this limited role by joint letter at the time the first panel is requested; (iv) . The parties shall jointly communicate and coordinate all remaining aspects of the arbitration (including but not limited to scheduling of hearings, requests for issuance of subpoenas and the submission of post-hearing briefs) directly with the neutral arbitrator in the manner prescribed in the Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board.

Arbitrator Selection Process. The parties agree that notwithstanding the filing and service of any Demand for Compulsory Interest Arbitration Mediation by either the AssociationChapter or the Employer, the selection of an arbitrator will shall be delayed until such time as either party serves upon on the representative of the other, in writing by certified mail, demand a Demand that the arbitrator selection process be commenced, provided that the parties have engaged in mediation for at least one month of mediation has occurredthirty (30) days. It is further agreed that: (i) During this period of delay, the parties agree to continue good faith collective bargaining with bargaining, including utilizing the advice and assistance services of the Mediator from FMCS:Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service should an impasse be reached. (ii) Within seven (7) days of receipt, the receipt by the other party of the written demand Demand that selection of an arbitrator begin, the representatives of the parties shall meet and attempt to mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The Unless the parties mutually agree that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a singleotherwise, neutral arbitrator. Each each party waives the right to a three member panel of arbitrators as provided in the Act;Act and agrees that the arbitration proceedings shall he heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. (iii) In the absence of an agreement on a neutral arbitrator, the parties shall file a joint request with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from which the parties shall select a neutral arbitrator. The parties agree to request the AAA FMCS to limit the panel to members of the National Academy of Arbitrators: Arbitrators who reside in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin. Both the City Employer and the Association Chapter shall each have the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted: . The parties agree to engage in an alternate striking process to determine who shall be the AAA’s ranking process for purposes of determining which of the seven (7) arbitrators on the panel shall serve as the neutral arbitrator, provided that each party may strike or cross out not more than two (2) of the arbitrators on the panel before ranking the remaining arbitrators on the panel. Each party shall have fourteen (I4) days from the date the panel list is received from the AAA with a coin toss being used to number the names on the panel list in order of preference and return the list to the AAA. In accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator to servedetermine who strikes first. In the event that the arbitrator selected is unwilling or unable to serve, the last arbitrator struck from the panel shall be invited to so serve. If he or she declines or is unable to serve, hear the AAA shall invite the next arbitrator in designated order of mutual preference to so serve. In the event that he declines or is unable to servematter, the parties agree to jointly shall request a new panel of seven (7) arbitrators list from the AAA FMCS and commence the selection process anew. It is further agreed that the AAA’s role and participation in the arbitration process shall be strictly limited to providing the panel(s) and administering the selection process. Once an arbitrator has been selected by means of the parties ranking of the members of the panel, the AAA’s participation in the arbitration proceedings shall be terminated: The parties shall divide equally any costs associated with the AAA administering the selection process. The parties shall inform the AAA of this limited role by joint letter at the time the first panel is requested;. (iv) The parties shall jointly communicate and coordinate all remaining aspects of the arbitration (including but not limited to the scheduling of hearings, requests for issuance of subpoenas and the submission of post-hearing briefs) directly with the neutral arbitrator in the manner prescribed in the Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board, unless modified by this Alternative Impasse Resolution Agreement.

Arbitrator Selection Process. The parties agree that notwithstanding the filing and service of any Demand for Compulsory Interest Arbitration Mediation by the AssociationUnion, the selection of an arbitrator will be delayed until such time as either party serves upon the representative of the other, in writing by certified mail, demand a Demand that the arbitrator selection process be commenced, provided that at least one month of mediation has occurred. It is further agreed that: (i) During this period of delay, the parties agree to continue good faith collective bargaining with bargaining, including utilizing the advice and assistance services of the Mediator from FMCS:Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; (ii) Within seven (7) days of receipt, the receipt by the other party of the written demand Demand that selection of an arbitrator begin, the representatives of the parties shall meet and attempt to mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The Unless the parties mutually agree that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a singleotherwise, neutral arbitrator. Each each party waives the right to a three member panel of arbitrators as provided in the Act;Act and agrees that the arbitration proceedings shall he heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. (iii) In the absence of an agreement on a neutral arbitrator, the parties shall file a joint request with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) for a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from which the parties shall select a neutral arbitrator. The parties agree to request the AAA to limit the panel to members of the National Academy of Arbitrators: . Both the City Village and the Association Union shall each have the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted: . The parties agree to engage in the AAA’s ranking process for purposes of determining which of the seven (7) arbitrators on the panel shall serve as the neutral arbitrator, provided that each party may strike or cross out not more than two (2) of the arbitrators on the panel before ranking the remaining arbitrators on the panel. Each party shall have fourteen (I4) 14 calendar days from the date the panel list is received from the AAA to number the names on the panel list in order of preference and return the list to the AAA. Each party may strike up to two names from the panel list, but shall number in order of the preference the remaining names. In accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator to serve. In the event that the arbitrator declines or is unable to serve, the AAA shall invite the next arbitrator in designated order of mutual preference to so serve. In the event that he declines or is unable to serve, the parties agree to jointly request a new panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the AAA and commence the selection process anew. It is further agreed that the AAA’s role and participation in the arbitration process shall be strictly limited to providing the panel(s) and administering the selection process. Once an arbitrator has been selected by means of the parties parties’ ranking of the members of the panel, the AAA’s participation in the arbitration proceedings shall be terminated: . The parties shall divide equally any costs associated with the AAA administering the selection process. The parties shall inform the AAA of this limited role by joint letter at the time the first panel is requested; (iv) The parties shall jointly communicate and coordinate all remaining aspects of the arbitration (including but not limited to scheduling of hearings, requests for issuance of subpoenas and the submission of post-hearing briefs) directly with the neutral arbitrator in the manner prescribed in the Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board, unless modified by this Alternative Impasse Resolution Agreement.

Arbitrator Selection Process. The parties agree that notwithstanding the filing and service of any Demand for Compulsory Interest Arbitration by the Association, the selection of an arbitrator will be delayed until such time as either party serves upon the representative of the other, in writing by certified mail, demand that the arbitrator selection process be commenced, provided that at least one month of mediation has occurred. It is further agreed that: (i) During this period of delay, the parties agree to continue good faith collective bargaining with the advice and assistance of the Mediator from FMCS: (ii) Within seven (7) days of receipt, by the other party of the written demand that selection of an arbitrator begin, the representatives of the parties shall meet and attempt to mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The parties agree that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. Each party waives the right to a three member panel of arbitrators as provided in the Act; (iii) In the absence of an agreement on a neutral arbitrator, within fourteen (14) calendar days of a proper request for arbitration, the parties shall file a joint request with the American Arbitration Association (“hereinafter "AAA”") for a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from for which the parties shall select a neutral arbitrator. The parties agree to request the AAA to limit the panel to members of the National Academy of Arbitrators: . Both the City Village and the Association WFA shall each have the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted: . The parties agree to engage in the AAA’s a ranking process for purposes of determining which of the seven (7) arbitrators on the panel shall serve as the neutral arbitrator, provided that i.e., each party may strike or cross out not more than two (2) of the arbitrators on the seven (7) panel before ranking the remaining arbitrators on the panelmembers shall be listed in order of preference by each party. Each party shall have fourteen (I414) calendar days from the date the panel list is received from the AAA to number the names on the panel list in order of preference and return the list to the AAA. In accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator who ranks the highest on each list to serve. In the event that the arbitrator declines or is unable to serve, the AAA shall invite the next arbitrator in designated order of mutual preference to so serve. In the event that he declines or is unable to serve, the parties agree to jointly request a new panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the AAA and commence the selection process anew. It is further agreed that the AAA’s 's role and participation in the arbitration process shall be strictly limited to providing the panel(s) and administering the selection process. Once an arbitrator has been selected by means of the parties parties' ranking of the members of on the panel, the AAA’s participation in the arbitration proceedings shall be terminated: . The parties shall divide equally any costs associated with the AAA administering the selection process. The parties shall inform the AAA of this limited role by joint letter at the time the first panel is requested; (iv) The parties shall jointly communicate all remaining aspects of the arbitration (including but not limited to scheduling of post-hearing briefs) directly with the neutral arbitrator in the manner prescribed in the Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board.

Arbitrator Selection Process. The parties agree that notwithstanding the filing and service of any Demand for Compulsory Interest Arbitration Mediation by the AssociationUnion, the selection of an arbitrator will be delayed until such time as either party serves upon the representative of the other, in writing by certified mail, demand a Demand that the arbitrator selection process be commenced, provided that at least one month of mediation has occurred. It is further agreed that: (i) i. During this period of delay, the parties agree to continue good faith collective bargaining with bargaining, including utilizing the advice and assistance services of the Mediator from FMCS:Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; (ii) . Within seven (7) days of receipt, the receipt by the other party of the written demand Demand that selection of an arbitrator begin, the representatives of the parties shall meet and attempt to mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The Unless the parties mutually agree that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a singleotherwise, neutral arbitrator. Each each party waives the right to a three member panel of arbitrators as provided in the Act;Act and agrees that the arbitration proceedings shall he heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. (iii) . In the absence of an agreement on a neutral arbitrator, the parties shall file a joint request with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) for a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from which the parties shall select a neutral arbitrator. The parties agree to request the AAA to limit the panel to members of the National Academy of Arbitrators: . Both the City Village and the Association Union shall each have the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted: . The parties agree to engage in the AAA’s ranking process for purposes of determining which of the seven (7) arbitrators on the panel shall serve as the neutral arbitrator, provided that each party may strike or cross out not more than two (2) of the arbitrators on the panel before ranking the remaining arbitrators on the panel. Each party shall have fourteen (I4) 14 calendar days from the date the panel list is received from the AAA to number the names on the panel list in order of preference and return the list to the AAA. Each party may strike up to two names from the panel list, but shall number in order of the preference the remaining names. In accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator to serve. In the event that the arbitrator declines or is unable to serve, the AAA shall invite the next arbitrator in designated order of mutual preference to so serve. In the event that he declines or is unable to serve, the parties agree to jointly request a new panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the AAA and commence the selection process anew. It is further agreed that the AAA’s role and participation in the arbitration process shall be strictly limited to providing the panel(s) and administering the selection process. Once an arbitrator has been selected by means of the parties parties’ ranking of the members of the panel, the AAA’s participation in the arbitration proceedings shall be terminated: . The parties shall divide equally any costs associated with the AAA administering the selection process. The parties shall inform the AAA of this limited role by joint letter at the time the first panel is requested; (iv) . The parties shall jointly communicate and coordinate all remaining aspects of the arbitration (including but not limited to scheduling of hearings, requests for issuance of subpoenas and the submission of post-hearing briefs) directly with the neutral arbitrator in the manner prescribed in the Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board, unless modified by this Alternative Impasse Resolution Agreement.

Arbitrator Selection Process. The parties agree that notwithstanding the filing and service of any Demand demand for Compulsory Interest Arbitration Mediation by the AssociationUnion, the selection of an arbitrator will be delayed until such time as as; either party serves upon the representative of the other, in writing by certified mail, demand a Demand that the arbitrator selection process be commenced, provided that at least one month of mediation has occurred. It is further agreed that: (i) During this period of delay, the parties agree to continue good faith collective bargaining with bargaining, including utilizing the advice and assistance services of the Mediator from FMCS:Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service should an impasse be reached. (ii) Within seven (7) days of receipt, the receipt by the other party of the written demand Demand that selection of an arbitrator begin, the representatives of the parties shall meet and attempt to mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The parties agree that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. . (iii) Each party waives the right to a three member panel of arbitrators as provided in the Act;Act and agrees that the arbitration proceedings shall be heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. (iiiiv) In the absence of agreement on a neutral arbitrator, the parties shall file a joint request with the American Arbitration Association Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (“AAA”"FMCS") for a panel of seven (7) arbitrators from which the parties shall select a neutral arbitrator. The parties agree to request the AAA FMCS to limit the panel to members of the National Nation Academy of Arbitrators: . Both the City Village and the Association FOP shall each have the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted: . The parties agree to engage in the AAA’s a ranking process for purposes of determining which of the seven (7) arbitrators on the panel shall serve as the neutral arbitrator, provided that each party may strike or cross out not more than two (2) of the arbitrators on the panel before ranking the remaining arbitrators arbitrator on the panel. Each party shall have Within fourteen (I414) calendar days from the date the panel list is received from the AAA to number FMCS the names on parties shall simultaneously exchange their panel lists with the panel list arbitrators ranked numerically in the order of preference (1 for first choice, 2 for the second choice, etc.) The arbitrator whose name is on both lists and return who has the list lowest combined number shall be invited to serve as the AAAarbitrator. In accordance If two or more arbitrators have the same combined number, the parties shall alternatively strike until only one name remains, with the designated order determination of mutual preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator to servewho strikes first decided by a coin toss. In the event that the arbitrator declines or is unable to serve, the AAA parties shall invite the next arbitrator in designated order of mutual preference to so serve. In the event that he declines or is in unable to serve, the parties agree to jointly request a new panel of seven (7) arbitrators from the AAA FMCS and commence the selection process anew. It is further agreed that the AAA’s role and participation in the arbitration process shall be strictly limited to providing the panel(s) and administering the selection process. Once an arbitrator has been selected by means of the parties ranking of the members of the panel, the AAA’s participation in the arbitration proceedings shall be terminated: The parties shall divide equally any costs associated with the AAA administering the selection process. The parties shall inform the AAA of this limited role by joint letter at the time the first panel is requested;. (ivv) The parties shall jointly communicate and coordinate all remaining aspects of the arbitration (including but not limited to scheduling of hearings, requests for issuance of subpoenas and the submission of post-hearing briefs) directly with the neutral arbitrator in the manner mallller prescribed in the Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board, unless modified by this Alternative Impasse Resolution Agreement.