Hearing. The grievance shall be heard by a single arbitrator, and both parties may be represented by such person(s) as they may choose, and the parties shall have the right to a hearing at which time both parties will have the opportunity to submit evidence, offer testimony, and make oral or written arguments relating to the issues before the arbitrator. The proceeding before the arbitrator shall be a hearing de novo. Subd. 5. Decision: Decisions by the arbitrator in cases properly before him/her shall be final and binding upon the parties, subject, however, to the limitations of arbitration decisions as provided in PELRA. The arbitrator shall issue a written decision and order including findings of fact which shall be based upon substantial and competent evidence presented at the hearing. All witnesses shall be sworn upon oath by the arbitrator.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
Hearing. The grievance shall be heard by a single arbitrator, and both parties may be represented by such person(s) as they may choosechoose and designate, and the parties shall have the right to a hearing at which time both parties will have the opportunity to submit evidence, offer testimony, and make oral or written arguments relating to the issues before the arbitrator. The proceeding before the arbitrator shall be a hearing de novo. Subd. 5. Decision: Decisions by the arbitrator in cases properly before him/her shall be final and binding upon the parties, subject, however, to the limitations of arbitration decisions as provided in PELRA. The arbitrator shall issue a written decision and order including findings of fact which shall be based upon substantial and competent evidence presented at the hearing. All witnesses shall be sworn upon oath by the arbitrator.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
Hearing. The grievance shall be heard by a single arbitrator, arbitrator and both parties may be represented by such person(s) person or persons, as they may choosechoose and designate, and the parties shall have the right to a hearing at which time both parties will have the opportunity to submit evidence, offer testimony, and make oral or written arguments relating to the issues before the arbitrator. The proceeding before the arbitrator shall be a hearing de novo. Subd. 5. Decision: Decisions by the arbitrator in cases properly before him/her shall be final and binding upon the parties, ; subject, however, to the limitations of arbitration decisions as provided by in the PELRA. of 1971, as amended. The arbitrator shall issue a written decision and order including findings of fact which shall be based upon substantial and competent evidence presented at the hearingorder. All witnesses shall be sworn upon oath by the arbitrator.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement