Common use of Level 4 Binding Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Level 4 Binding Arbitration. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision or if the Board of Trustees (through the Superintendent) has not responded within the fifteen (15) day time limit, the grievant may, within fifteen (15) days, submit a request on the appropriate form to the Association for binding arbitration of the dispute. The Association will notify the District of its intent to arbitrate (or not arbitrate). Grievances shall be jointly submitted for binding arbitration and conducted according to the provisions of the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (A.A.A.). Both parties agree to request the list of five (5) arbitrators from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service.