Common use of Non-Binding Opinion Clause in Contracts

Non-Binding Opinion. In keeping with the spirit and intent of the parties to resolve grievances as quickly as possible, following the formal grievance procedure but prior to arbitration, either party may request a third party “non binding opinion”. If both parties agree to this additional step, a brief written submission; including a summary of the issue, the alleged violation of the collective agreement, and the remedy sought, will be submitted by each party to an agreed to third party for a non binding recommended settlement. An Agreed Statement of Facts may also be provided. Following, the review of the written submissions, the third party shall render their non binding opinion within two weeks of completing, the review. The cost of the third party will be shared equally between the Union and BC Hydro. Any non binding opinion as a result of this process shall not be put into evidence during any Arbitration.

Non-Binding Opinion. In keeping with the spirit and intent of the parties to resolve grievances as quickly as possible, following the formal grievance procedure but prior to arbitration, either party may request a third party “non "non-binding opinion”". If both parties agree to this additional step, a brief written submission; including a summary of the issue, the alleged violation of the collective agreement, and the remedy sought, will be submitted by each party to an agreed to third party for a non non-binding recommended settlement. An Agreed Statement of Facts may also be provided. Following, the review of the written submissions, the third party shall render their non non-binding opinion within two weeks of completing, the review. The cost of the third party will be shared equally between the Union and BC Hydro. Any non non-binding opinion as a result of this process shall not be put into evidence during any Arbitration.

Non-Binding Opinion. In keeping with the spirit and intent of the parties to resolve grievances as quickly as possible, following the formal grievance procedure but prior to arbitration, either party may request a third party “non "non-binding opinion”". If both parties agree to this additional step, a brief written submission; including a summary of the issue, the alleged violation of the collective agreement, and the remedy sought, will be submitted by each party to an agreed to third party for a non non-binding recommended settlement. An Agreed Statement of Facts may also be provided. Following, the review of the written submissions, the third party shall render their non non-binding opinion within two weeks of completing, the review. The cost of the third party will be shared equally between the Union and BC HydroBCTC. Any non non- binding opinion as a result of this process shall not be put into evidence during any Arbitration.