Evidentiary Hearing. Evidentiary hearings shall be held by the Governing Board, or in the alternative by a three-member sub-committee of the Governing Board or a mutually selected hearing officer. For hearings conducted by a Board sub-committee or a hearing officer, the hearing findings shall be advisory to the full Governing Board. Only the Governing Board shall have the authority to make the final decision.
Evidentiary Hearing. The procedures established by the arbitrator shall provide for an evidentiary hearing, with provision for the cross-examination of witnesses, unless all parties consent to the resolution of the matter on the basis of a written record. The forms and methods for taking evidence shall be as agreed by the parties, or if the parties cannot agree, as established by the arbitrator. The arbitrator may require such written or other submissions from the parties as shall be deemed appropriate, including submission of the direct testimony of witnesses in written form. The arbitrator may exclude any evidence that is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious, and, except to the extent hereinafter otherwise provided, shall exclude any material which is covered by the attorney-client privilege, the accountant-client privilege, other evidentiary privileges, or the attorney-work product doctrine. Any party or parties may arrange for the preparation of a record of the hearing and, except to the extent otherwise provided, shall pay the costs thereof. Such party or parties shall have no obligation to provide, or to agree to the provision of, a copy of the record of the hearing to any party that does not pay a proportionate share of the cost of the record. At the request of any party, the arbitrator shall determine a fair and equitable allocation of the cost of the preparation of a record between or among the parties to the proceeding who are willing to share such costs.
Evidentiary Hearing. The arbitration procedures shall provide for an evidentiary hearing, with provision for the cross-examination of witnesses, unless all parties consent to the resolution of the matter on the basis of a written record. The forms and methods for taking evidence shall be determined by the arbitrator(s) and modified pursuant to Section 1.5.4. The arbitrator may require such written or other submissions from the parties as he or she may deem appropriate, including submission of direct and rebuttal testimony of witnesses in written form. The arbitrator may exclude any evidence that is irrelevant, immaterial, unduly repetitious or prejudicial, or privileged. The arbitrator shall compile a complete evidentiary record of the arbitration that shall be available to the parties on its completion upon request.
Evidentiary Hearing. The procedures for the arbitration of a dispute shall provide for an evidentiary hearing, with provision for the cross-examination of witnesses, unless all parties consent to the resolution of the matter on the basis of a written record. The forms and methods for taking evidence shall be as described in the Federal Rules of Evidence, except as modified by the procedures established by the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee, the arbitrator(s) or agreement of the parties. The arbitrator(s) may require such written or other submissions from the parties as shall be deemed appropriate, including submission of the direct testimony of witnesses in written form. The arbitrator(s) may exclude any evidence that is irrelevant, immaterial, unduly repetitious or prejudicial, or privileged. Any party or parties may arrange for the preparation of a record of the hearing, and shall pay the costs thereof. Such party or parties shall have no obligation to provide or agree to the provision of a copy of the record of the hearing to any party that does not pay an equal share of the cost of the record. At the request of any party, the arbitrator(s) shall determine a fair and equitable allocation of the costs of the preparation of a record between or among the parties to the proceeding willing to share such costs.
Evidentiary Hearing. 6 4.9 Confidentiality................................... 7 4.9.1 Designation..................................... 7 4.9.2 Compulsory Disclosure........................... 7 4.9.3 Public Information.............................. 7 4.10 Timetable........................................ 8 4.11
Evidentiary Hearing. 20.12. The grievant may appeal the decision at Step 2 to the Board of Supervisors for a binding decision within five (5) working days of receiving the decision from Step 2 by filing a written appeal with the Board of Supervisors. The employee shall simultaneously provide a copy of the appeal to his or her Agency/Department Head. Failure to timely file the appeal shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appeal the decision to the Board of Supervisors.
20.13. The hearing on grievances shall be conducted and decided by the Board of Supervisors using the same procedure as hearings on disciplinary actions as set forth in Sections 19.18, 19.21, and 19.22.
20.14. The costs of hearings before the Board of Supervisors, excluding the other party’s costs incurred for presenting its case, shall be paid by the losing party. If the grievance is withdrawn by the grievant prior to the hearing, and costs are incurred as a result, the grievant shall pay all costs, but not be considered the losing party. If a grievance is resolved by mutual compromise of the parties prior to the arbitration hearing, and costs are incurred as a result, the parties shall divide evenly the costs of the hearing, unless the compromise disposes of the costs thereof differently. If the hearing proceeds to a determination by the Board of Supervisors either party, or the parties jointly, may request a finding by the Board of Supervisors as to which is the losing party. If the Board of Supervisors does not determine the losing party, the parties shall divide the costs of the hearing.
20.15. When through a showing of good cause that the Board of Supervisors cannot be an impartial decision maker in any specific matter brought before it pursuant to this Section the parties shall not use the Board of Supervisors to hear and decide the matter but shall instead Submit the matter to an arbitrator selected from a list provided by the State Mediation and Conciliation Service (SMCS). The director of Human Resources shall request a list of seven (7) names from SMCS and the parties will alternatively strike names to select the arbitrator. Costs for the arbitration shall be shared equally by both parties. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding.
Evidentiary Hearing. 1. In those cases where the proposed discipline is suspension, demotion or dismissal, the hearing shall be conducted before a hearing officer selected jointly by CSEA and the District. If the two parties fail to reach agreement on a hearing officer, the State Conciliation Service will be requested to supply a list of five (5) names. Each party will alternately strike from the list until only one name remains. The order of striking will be determined by lot. The District shall pay the expenses of the hearing officer. The hearing shall be scheduled within fourteen (14) days following receipt of the Notice of Defense from the employee. The hearing shall be held in executive session unless the employee requests an open hearing. Both the District and the employee shall be allowed to be represented by legal counsel or other designated representatives.
2. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall determine the relevancy, weight and credibility of testimony and evidence. If the hearing officer finds the charges have been proven, he/she may order the reprimand of the employee, a suspension without pay, a demotion, a reassignment or a dismissal. The hearing officer’s decision shall be announced in public session of the Board of Trustees. When the decision is against the employee, the hearing officer shall make specific written findings of fact and conclusions of law as to each charge. Thereafter, the order and findings shall be served upon the employee personally or by certified mail at his/her last address as shown in the record of the District. The hearing officer’s decision shall become final after completion of the above. The employee or his representative may obtain a copy of the transcript of the hearing upon written request.
Evidentiary Hearing. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the recommendation, the affected faculty member may deliver to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Services or designee a written request that the matter be the subject of an evidentiary hearing. If the affected faculty member fails to request an evidentiary hearing, the faculty member's right to a hearing shall be waived and the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Services or designee shall act on the recommendation.
Evidentiary Hearing. An evidentiary hearing with provision for the examination and cross-examination of witnesses shall be conducted unless all parties consent in writing to the resolution of the matter on the basis of the written record. The forms and methods for taking evidence shall be determined by the arbitrator(s) and may be modified pursuant to Section 12 of the Procedures. The arbitrator(s) may require such written or other submissions from the parties as deemed appropriate by the arbitrator(s), including submission of direct and rebuttal testimony of witnesses in written form. The arbitrator(s) may exclude any evidence that is irrelevant, immaterial, unduly repetitious, unduly prejudicial or privileged. The arbitrator(s) shall compile a complete evidentiary record of the arbitration hearing (that may include a summary of testimony presented and the briefs, affidavits and exhibits submitted), which shall be available to the parties upon request on completion of the arbitration.
Evidentiary Hearing. 32 1. The employee in the bargaining unit shall receive a full evidentiary hearing on the 33 proposed disciplinary action only if a written demand for such a hearing is 34 delivered to the Superintendent within ten (10) calendar days of the written notice 35 of proposed disciplinary action. In the absence of a demand for a full evidentiary 36 hearing, the Superintendent shall act upon the charges after the time period for 37 hearing demand has expired.
1 By demanding a hearing, the employee waives all rights under the Grievance
2 Procedure in this Agreement. If the employee does not demand a hearing, the 3 employee may file a grievance at Level II on the discipline pursuant to the