Arbitrator's Decision and Compensation. The Arbitrator will render his decision in writing thirty (30) days, or such additional time as the parties may in writing agree, after any grievance has been submitted to him and his decision, when so rendered as required by law, will be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. The Board and the Association will bear their own grievance process and arbitration expenses individually and shares the arbitrator's fee and expenses equally. The jurisdiction and authority of the arbitrator and his opinion and award shall be limited to the interpretation of the written provisions of this Agreement and to Board policy contained in the Teacher's Handbook. The arbitrator shall have no authority to add to or to subtract from or in any way modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement or Board policy. A court of competent jurisdiction shall be the appropriate forum for the resolution of disputes over whether or not any written provisions of said Agreement and Board policy are contrary to law.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
