Common use of Disputes and Appeals Clause in Contracts

Disputes and Appeals. Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising either from a Subgrantee or subgrant selection decision, or under a Subgrantee or subgrant contract, once executed, shall be decided by ARC’s Chief Operating Officer who, after advisory consultation with all appropriate ARC officials (e.g., General Counsel, etc.), shall promptly reduce such decision concerning the question of fact to writing and mail, or otherwise furnish a copy thereof, to the disputing party (i.e., as appropriate, either: the unsuccessful proposer; or the Subgrantee or subgrantee). The Chief Operating Officer shall concurrently fully advise the disputing party, in writing, of the provisions outlined herein below concerning the disputing party's right to appeal the decision to the ARC Executive Director. A copy of all such documents shall also be furnished to the ARC Office of General Counsel. The decision of the Chief Operating Officer shall be final and conclusive unless, within ten