Limitation on Arbitrator's Authority. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore or add to the provisions of this Agreement. He shall consider and decide only the particular issue(s) presented to him in writing by the County and the Union and his decision and award shall be based solely on his interpretation of the meaning or application of the terms of this Agreement to the facts of the grievance presented. If the matter sought to be arbitrated does not involve an interpretation of the terms or provisions of this Agreement, the arbitrator shall so rule in his award. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the County, the Union, and the employee or employees involved.
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