Common use of Level III - Mediation Clause in Contracts

Level III - Mediation. 16.5.1 If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision at Level II, he/she may, within ten (10) days submit a written request (Appendix E) for mediation of the grievance. In this event the Association shall, within ten (10) days, submit to the California State Conciliation Service a written request for the immediate services of a mediator. 16.5.2 The function of the mediator shall be to assist the parties to achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution of the grievance. At the outset of this process, the mediator shall schedule a meeting at a mutually agreeable time for the purpose of resolving the matter through mediation. Mediation shall be limited to one day unless both parties agree to extend the mediation beyond one day. 16.5.3 If a satisfactory resolution of the grievance is achieved by means of this mediation process, both parties to the grievance shall sign a written statement to that effect, and thus waive the right of either party to any further appeal of the grievance. 16.5.4 The District and the Association have agreed that this level (Level III of this Grievance Procedure) may be waived by mutual agreement. If no satisfactory settlement is reached after Mediation, either party may appeal the grievance to the next level (Level IV).