Binding Decision. Before the date of the Mediation Hearing described below, the Corporate Secretary will contact the party (or parties) to determine whether they wish to be bound by any recommendation of the selected mediators for resolution of the disputes. If all wish to be bound, the Corporate Secretary will send appropriate documentation to them for their signatures before the Mediation Hearing begins.
Binding Decision. The arbitrator shall hear and determine the grievance, and shall issue a decision which is final and binding on the Parties and any person affected by it.
Binding Decision. Before the Mediation Hearing described below, the BCBSA Corporate Secretary shall contact the parties to determine whether they wish to be bound by any recommendation of the selected mediator(s) for resolution of the disputes. If all wish to be bound, the Corporate Secretary will send appropriate documentation to them for their signatures before the Mediation Hearing begins. Amended as of September 20, 2007 EXHIBIT 5 Page 4 of 23
Binding Decision. The decision by the Arbitration Panel shall be final, binding and conclusive and shall be non-appealable and enforceable in any court having jurisdiction. All hearings and proceedings held by the Arbitration Panel shall take place in New York, New York.
Binding Decision. The arbitrator will be requested to issue his/her binding decision within five (5) days of the conclusion of the hearing. Such decision is enforceable on the parties to the arbitration but will not be precedent setting to other companies covered by the same collective agreement unless such understanding is reached prior to the arbitration hearing commencing.
Binding Decision. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding and conclusive on both Parties. The arbitrator shall have no authority to modify or amend any part of this Agreement by his/her decision, nor shall the arbitrator decide any issue other than the one(s) formally submitted to him or her through the grievance and arbitration process. The expenses of the arbitrator including his or her time, travel, and miscellaneous expense shall be borne equally by the Parties. Each side shall be responsible for its own expenses including attorney’s fees and witness expenses. Extensions of any time limits under this Article must be by mutual agreement and shall be reduced to writing.
Binding Decision. The decision or award of the arbitrators will be final and binding, and may be used as a basis for judgment thereon in any jurisdiction. The award shall be in writing, shall be signed by a majority of the arbitrators, and shall include a written decision setting out the reasons for the disposition of any claim.
Binding Decision. The decision and award of the arbitral tribunal shall be made by majority decision and shall be final, nonappealable and binding on the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. The arbitral award shall be accompanied by a reasoned opinion.
Binding Decision. The Arbitrator shall hear and determine the grievance and issue a decision which is final and binding on the parties and any person affected by its decision, within twenty-one (21) days of the conclusion of the hearing. Should the parties disagree as to the meaning of the Arbitrator’s decision, either party may apply to the Arbitrator to clarify the decision, which it shall make every effort to do within seven (7) days.
Binding Decision. All the Parties shall be bound by each decision of the Operating Committee duly made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
