Common use of Level V: Binding Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Level V: Binding Arbitration. If the grievant, or Association in cases when submitted on behalf of a group or the Association, is not satisfied with the decision at Level IV, they or the Association may submit their grievance to arbitration. The District shall, by written notice to the President of the Board of Trustees within 15 days after receipt of the decision at Level IV, submit the grievance to the State Mediation and Conciliation Service or other mutually agreed to agency or binding arbitration. The cost shall equally be split between the District and Association (50%/50%). If any question arises as to the validity of the grievance, such question will be ruled upon by the arbitrator only after they have had an opportunity to hear the merits of the grievance. A list of reputable arbitrators will be provided to the District and the Association for review. The arbitrator selected shall be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Level V: Binding Arbitration. If the grievant, or Association in cases when submitted on behalf of a group or the Association, is not satisfied with the decision at Level IV, they he/she or the Association may submit their his/her grievance to arbitration. The District shall, by written notice to the President of the Board of Trustees within 15 days after receipt of the decision at Level IV, submit the grievance to the State Mediation and Conciliation Service or other mutually agreed to agency or binding arbitration. The cost shall equally be split between the District and Association (50%/50%). If any question arises as to the validity of the grievance, such question will be ruled upon by the arbitrator only after they have he/she has had an opportunity to hear the merits of the grievance. A list of reputable arbitrators will be provided to the District and the Association for review. The arbitrator selected shall be mutually agreed upon by both parties.