Conduct of Hearings. (1) The presentation of the case, to the extent possible, shall be made in the narrative form. To the degree that witnesses are necessary, examination will be limited to questions of material fact and cross examination will be similarly limited. Submission of relevant documents, etc., will not be unreasonably limited and may be submitted as a "packet" exhibit. (2) In the event either party is unable to proceed with hearing a particular case, the case shall be rescheduled. However, only one adjournment shall be permitted. In the event that either party is unable to proceed on a second occasion, a default judgment may be entered against the adjourning party at the Arbitrator's discretion absent good cause shown. (3) The Arbitrator shall not be precluded from attempting to assist the parties in settling a particular case. (4) A decision will be issued by the Arbitrator within two weeks. It will not be necessary in the Award to recount any of the facts presented. However, a brief explanation of the Arbitrator's rationale may be included. Bench decisions may also be issued by the Arbitrator. (5) Decisions in this expedited procedure shall not be considered as precedent for any other case nor entered into evidence in any other forum or dispute except to enforce the Arbitrator's award. (6) The parties shall, whenever possible, exchange any documents intended to be offered in evidence at least one week in advance of the first hearing date and shall endeavor to stipulate to the issue in advance of the hearing date.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Conduct of Hearings. (1) The presentation of the case, to the extent possible, shall be made in the narrative form. To the degree that witnesses are necessary, examination will be limited to questions of material fact and cross examination will be similarly limited. Submission of relevant documents, etc., will not be unreasonably limited and may be submitted as a "packet" packet exhibit.
(2) In the event either party is unable to proceed with hearing a particular case, the case shall be rescheduled. However, only one adjournment shall be permitted. In the event that either party is unable to proceed on a second occasion, a default judgment may be entered against the adjourning party at the Arbitrator's ’s discretion absent good cause shown.
(3) The Arbitrator arbitrator shall not be precluded from attempting to assist the parties in settling a particular case.
(4) A decision will be issued by the Arbitrator within two weeks. It will not be necessary in the Award to recount any of the facts presented. However, a brief explanation of the Arbitrator's ’s rationale may be included. Bench decisions may also be issued by the Arbitrator.
(5) Decisions in this expedited procedure shall not be considered as precedent for any other case nor entered into evidence in any other forum or dispute except to enforce the Arbitrator's ’s award.
(6) The parties shallparties, shall whenever possible, exchange any documents intended to be offered in evidence at least one week in advance of the first hearing date and shall endeavor to stipulate to the issue in advance of the hearing date.
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Samples: Special Officers Agreement
Conduct of Hearings. (1) The presentation of the case, to the extent possible, shall be made in the narrative form. To the degree that witnesses are necessary, examination will be limited to questions of material fact and cross examination will be similarly limited. Submission of relevant documents, etc., will not be unreasonably limited and may be submitted as a "packet" packet exhibit.
(2) In the event either party is unable to proceed with hearing a particular case, the case shall be rescheduled. However, only one adjournment shall be permitted. In the event that either party is unable to proceed on a second occasion, a default judgment may be entered against the adjourning party at the Arbitrator's ’s discretion absent good cause shown.
(3) The Arbitrator shall not be precluded from attempting to assist the parties in settling a particular case.
(4) A decision will be issued by the Arbitrator within two weeks. It will not be necessary in the Award to recount any of the facts presented. However, a brief explanation of the Arbitrator's ’s rationale may be included. Bench decisions may also be issued by the Arbitrator.
(5) Decisions in this expedited procedure shall not be considered as precedent for any other case nor entered into evidence in any other forum or dispute except to enforce the Arbitrator's ’s award.
(6) The parties shall, whenever possible, exchange any documents intended to be offered in evidence at least one week in advance of the first hearing date and shall endeavor to stipulate to the issue in advance of the hearing date.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Conduct of Hearings. (1) The presentation of the case, to the extent possible, shall be made in the narrative form. To the degree that witnesses are necessary, examination will be limited to questions of material fact and cross cross-examination will be similarly limited. Submission of relevant documents, etc., will not be unreasonably limited and may be submitted as a "“packet" ” exhibit.
(2) In the event either party is unable to proceed with hearing a particular case, the case shall be rescheduled. However, only one adjournment shall be permitted. In the event that either party is unable to proceed on a second occasion, a default judgment may be entered against the adjourning party at the Arbitrator's arbitrator’s discretion absent good cause shown.
(3) The Arbitrator arbitrator shall not be precluded from attempting to assist the parties in settling a particular case.
(4) A decision will be issued by the Arbitrator arbitrator within two weeks. It will not be necessary in the Award to recount any of the facts presented. However, a brief explanation of the Arbitrator's arbitrator’s rationale may be included. Bench decisions may also be issued by the Arbitratorarbitrator.
(5) Decisions in this expedited procedure shall not be considered as precedent for any other case nor entered into evidence in any other forum or dispute except to enforce the Arbitrator's arbitrator’s award.
(6) The parties shall, whenever possible, exchange any documents intended to be offered in evidence at least one week in advance of the first hearing date and shall endeavor to stipulate to the issue in advance of the hearing date.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Conduct of Hearings. (1) The presentation of the case, to the extent possible, shall be made in the narrative form. To the degree that witnesses are necessary, examination will be limited to questions of material fact and cross examination will be similarly limited. Submission of relevant documents, etc., will not be unreasonably limited and may be submitted as a "“packet" exhibit” exhibition.
(2) In the event either party is unable to proceed with hearing a particular case, the case shall be rescheduled. However, only one adjournment shall be permitted. In the event that either party is unable to proceed on a second occasion, a default judgment may be entered against the adjourning party at the Arbitrator's ’s discretion absent a good cause shown.
(3) The Arbitrator shall not be precluded from attempting to assist the parties in settling a particular case.
(4) A decision will be issued by the Arbitrator within two weeks. It will not be necessary in the Award to recount any of the facts presented. However, a brief explanation of the Arbitrator's rationale may be included. Bench decisions may also be issued by the Arbitrator.the
(5) Decisions in this expedited procedure shall not be considered as precedent for any other case nor or entered into evidence in any other forum or dispute except to enforce the Arbitrator's ’s award.
(6) The parties shallparties, shall whenever possible, exchange any documents intended to be offered in evidence at least lease one week in advance of the first hearing date and shall all endeavor to stipulate to the issue in advance of the hearing date.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement