Duty of the Arbitrator. It shall be the duty of the arbitrator to hear and consider evidence submitted by the parties and to thereafter make written findings of fact and a disposition of the grievance, which shall be binding. On all issues except appeals of disciplinary action, the grievant shall bear the burden of proof. The decision of the arbitrator shall be based solely on the interpretation of the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the grievance and he/she shall not add to, subtract from, modify or disregard any of the terms or provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding. In appeals of disciplinary action, the arbitrator’s authority shall be limited to determining whether the subject disciplinary action complied with the procedural rules governing the pre- discipline process set forth in the District’s Discipline Policy and Procedure and shall not extend to whether the conduct in question constitutes just cause for discipline. The provisions for arbitration are not intended and shall not be construed to empower an arbitrator to change any condition of employment specifically covered by the Memorandum of Understanding or to revise, modify or alter in any respect, any provision contained in the Memorandum of Understanding.
Duty of the Arbitrator. Except when an agreed statement of facts is submitted by the parties, it shall be the duty of the arbitrator to hear and consider evidence submitted by the parties. The decision of the arbitrator shall be based solely on the interpretation of the appropriate provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the grievance and the arbitrator shall not add to, subtract from, modify or disregard any of the terms or provisions of the agreement. The provisions for arbitration are not intended and shall not be construed to empower an arbitrator to change any condition of employment, specifically covered by the Memorandum of Understanding or to revise, modify or alter, in any respect, any provision contained in the Memorandum.
Duty of the Arbitrator. Except when an agreed statement of facts is submitted by the parties, it shall be the duty of the arbitrator to hear and consider evidence submitted by the parties and to thereafter make written findings of fact and disposition of the grievance, which shall be final and binding upon the parties. The decision of the arbitrator shall be based solely on the interpretation of the appropriate provisions of the agreement applicable to the grievance.
