Fourth Step - Arbitration. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Three, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings. If a demand for arbitration is not filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the date for the Step Three answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn. Neither the Board nor the Association shall be permitted to assert any new grounds or evidence before the arbitrator, which were not previously disclosed to the other party. The fees and the expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of this Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
