Availability of Mediators Sample Clauses

Availability of Mediators. The Steering Committee shall choose up to twenty-four (24) employees of the Boston Public School system to be trained as media- tors for the system. All persons chosen shall be acceptable to both the Union and the Committee. Employees chosen for this position should have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, and an ori- entation toward collaborative problem-solving in carrying out their duties in the system. The candidates chosen should as a group be highly representative of the racial and ethnic diversity of the school system. They should receive formal training in problem-solving mediation. Appointments as a mediator should be voluntary. Appointments should be reviewed annually and terminable at the discretion of the Superin- tendent with or without cause. These mediators shall be available in addition to their regular duties to confer with employees of the system involved in contract- related disputes on a confidential basis seeking to assist the parties in resolving such difficulties. They may talk in person or by phone. Me- diators shall be called on to mediate a building-level discussion of a grievance in Step 1 of the dispute resolution process outlined in the following section. However, no mediator shall mediate a building-level discussion of a grievance that they have previously discussed with an employee, unless all parties to the mediation so request in writing. Mediation will be available for grievances filed at Step 2 or Step 3 if both parties agree. The School Department will circulate at least annually to all employees a list of mediators and their phone numbers. School De- partment policy shall be to encourage employees to seek help from a mediator to resolve work-related difficulties informally. Mediator stipends will be retirement worthy and become part of one’s annualized salary.
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Availability of Mediators. The Office of the Ombud will provide internally trained and experienced mediators, or with other available resources, or, where recommended by the Office of the Ombud, an external mediation provider.
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Related to Availability of Mediators

  • Selection of Mediator A single mediator that is acceptable to both parties shall be used to mediate the dispute. The mediator will be knowledgeable in the subject matter of this Contract, if possible.

  • Optional Mediation The Parties may mutually agree to non-binding mediation:

  • Selection Based on Consultants’ Qualifications Services estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent per contract may be procured under contracts awarded in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 3.1, 3.7 and 3.8 of the Consultant Guidelines.

  • Conduct of Mediation Sessions Mediation hearings will be conducted in an informal manner and discovery will not be allowed. The discussions, statements, writings and admissions will be confidential to the proceedings (pursuant to California Evidence Code sections 1115 through 1128) and will not be used for any other purpose unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing. The parties may agree to exchange any information they deem necessary. Both parties shall have a representative attend the mediation who is authorized to settle the dispute, though City's recommendation of settlement may be subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council. Either party may have attorneys, witnesses or experts present.

  • Termination of Mediation The mediation shall be terminated:

  • Scope, Consultations, Mediation and Conciliation Disputes between the Contracting Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall, as far as possible, be settled amicably or through consultations, mediation or conciliation.

  • District’s Evaluation of Consultant and Consultant’s Employees and/or Subcontractors The District may evaluate the Consultant in any way the District is entitled pursuant to applicable law. The District’s evaluation may include, without limitation:

  • Qualifications of Panelists All Panelists shall: (a) have expertise or experience in law, international trade, other matters covered by this Agreement, or the resolution of disputes arising under international trade agreements relevant to the subject matter of the dispute; (b) be chosen strictly on the basis of objectivity, impartiality, reliability, and sound judgment; (c) be independent of, and not be affiliated with or take instructions from, any Party; (d) not delegate their responsibilities to any other person; and (e) comply with the Model Rules of Procedure established in Annex 12 (Model Rules of Procedure).

  • WORK STOPPAGES, SECONDARY BOYCOTTS, AND JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES 16.1 There will be during the term of this Agreement and as to any work covered hereby, no slowdown, no stoppage of work, no strike and no lockout, it being the good faith and intention of the parties hereto that by the execution of this Agreement, industrial peace shall be brought about and maintained, that the parties shall cooperate to the end that work may be done efficiently and without interruption. In the case of any violation of this Agreement the Employer and the Union shall be notified immediately.

  • Good Offices, Conciliation and Mediation 1. Good offices, conciliation and mediation are procedures that are undertaken voluntarily if the parties to the dispute so agree.

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