Powers of the Arbitrator It shall be the function of the Arbitrator, and s/he shall be empowered except as his/her powers are limited below, after due investigation, to make a decision in cases of alleged violation of the specific sections and subsections of this Agreement.
Selection of the Arbitrator a) Arbitration shall be by a single arbitrator.
Expenses of the Arbitrator The fees and expenses of the arbitrator and any other common expenses shall be shared equally by both parties.
Conduct of the Arbitration 1. Where issues relating to jurisdiction or admissibility are raised as preliminary objections, the tribunal shall decide the matter before proceeding to the merits.
Appointment of the Arbitrator When a Party has requested that a grievance be submitted to arbitration, an Arbitrator shall be selected from the agreed upon list outlined in Appendix B.