Common use of Level IV – Binding Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Level IV – Binding Arbitration. If the grievant is not satisfied with the outcome at Level III, the grievant may, within ten (10) days of the outcome of the mediation, submit a request in writing to LBCCFA for arbitration of the dispute (Appendix F4 attached). Should LBCCFA decide to submit the grievance to arbitration, within ten (10) days of receiving the request from the grievant that the grievance be submitted to arbitration, LBCCFA shall file the appeal for arbitration to the Vice President, Human Resources. Within five (5) days of receipt of the appeal, the District and LBCCFA shall request that the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service supply a list of five (5) names of persons experienced in handling grievances in community colleges. Each party shall alternately strike a name until only one name remains. The order of the striking shall be determined by lot. The remaining person on the list shall be the arbitrator.