Common use of Invoking Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Invoking Arbitration. A referral to arbitration can be made only by the Union or the College and must be in writing. Such referral must be made within ten (10) working days from the date the final written decision was rendered under the Grievance Procedure. The arbitrator shall have no power to add to, subtract from, disregard, alter or modify any terms of this Agreement. The parties will first attempt to mutually agree on an arbitrator and each side will offer the names of three (3) acceptable arbitrators. If the parties cannot mutually agree on one of these arbitrators, the moving party will request a list of five (5) names until one (1) name remains. This person will be selected to hear the case. The parties will flip a coin to determine who will make the first strike.