Common use of Grievance – LEVEL FOUR Clause in Contracts

Grievance – LEVEL FOUR. If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level Three, the grievance may be referred to the Association within ten (10) days. If the Association deems the grievance meritorious, it may proceed to arbitration within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the grievance and shall notify the District that it is proceeding to arbitration. 5.5.1 In the event the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator within five (5) days, the American Arbitration Association will be notified immediately by the District or the Association and an arbitrator will be selected. The selection of an arbitrator shall follow the procedure outlined by the negotiations procedure. 5.5.2 The arbitrator shall be bound by all terms of this contract. He/she will not have power to add to, delete, or modify in any way any of the provisions of this contract. The decision of the arbitrator shall be advisory to both parties. Fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be borne equally by the Association and the District. 5.5.3 The arbitrator's report shall be submitted in writing to the District and the Association only and shall set forth the findings of fact, rationale, conclusions, and recommendations on the issue submitted. 5.5.4 Within five (5) days after receipt of the arbitrator's report, the District and the Association will meet to discuss the report. 5.5.5 The District shall take official action on the report of the arbitrator within twenty (20) days of receipt of the report. No public releases of information may be made until after such action.