Common use of Membership of the Arbitration Board Clause in Contracts

Membership of the Arbitration Board. (a) The Arbitration Board shall consist of one but not more than two Labour Relations representatives of the Company and one but not more than two official representatives of the National Union, and an Impartial Chairperson. The Union and Company representatives of the Arbitration Board shall attempt to settle all grievances properly referred to the Board. (b) In the event that they are unable to settle the matter, it shall be determined by decision of the Impartial Chairperson and not by majority vote of the Board. The Impartial Chairperson shall have the right, however, to participate in all discussions and meetings of the Arbitration Board and shall also have the duty of assisting the parties in resolving particular questions. (c) The Impartial Chairperson shall have only the functions set forth herein and shall serve for one year from date of appointment provided said Impartial Chairperson continues to be acceptable to both the Union and the Company. The fees and approved expenses of the Impartial Chairperson will be paid one-half by the Company and one-half by the Union.