Process for Dispute Resolution. Each Party will ensure appropriate cooperation and consultation on plans, programs, and projects affecting two or more parties. If inconsistencies or conflicts arise, the Parties shall meet and employ their best efforts to develop a satisfactory resolution at the lowest staff level possible and in a timely manner. Disputes not resolved at the staff level will be addressed at the executive level. After exhausting all efforts to address an unresolved matter, the Parties in dispute agree to apprise the respective FHWA and FTA authorities.
Process for Dispute Resolution. In connection with any claim under this Agreement, the Contractor and the Town agree that the Contractor and the Town shall, as a condition precedent to the institution of any action regarding claims arising under this Agreement, first submit any claim to the Town. The Town shall render a written decision on all claims within thirty (30) business days of receipt of the Contractor’s written claim, unless the Town determines that a longer period is necessary to resolve the claim. The decision shall be furnished to the Contractor by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt. If a decision is not issued within thirty (30) calendar days, the Town shall notify the Contractor of the time within which a decision shall be rendered and the reasons for such time extension. Upon the written decision of the Town, the Contractor and the Town agree that the Contractor and the Town shall, as a condition precedent to the institution of any action regarding claims arising under this Agreement, first submit any claims to the Town Council. The Town Council shall render a written decision on all claims within thirty (30) business days of receipt of the Contractor’s written appeal, unless the Town Council determines that a longer period is necessary to resolve the claim. The decision shall be furnished to the Contractor by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt. If a decision is not issued within thirty (30) calendar days, the Town Council shall notify the Contractor of the time within which a decision shall be rendered and the reasons for such time extension. Upon the written decision of the Town Council, the Contractor and the Town agree that the Contractor and the Town shall, as a condition precedent to the institution of any action regarding claims arising under this Agreement, first submit any claims to mediation before a professional mediator selected by the Contractor and the Town, at a mutually agreed time and place, and with the mediator’s fees split equally between the Contractor and the Town. If mediation is unsuccessful within forty-five (45) calendar days of the date of the init ia l mediation, the Contractor and the Town agree that if the Contractor and/or the Town elect to institute any action regarding claims arising under this Agreement such claims shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts in Maricopa County,...
Process for Dispute Resolution. In connection with any claim under this clause, Contractor, at the discretion of Contract Administrator, may be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of their claim. Contract Administrator shall render a written decision on all claims within thirty (30) Business Days of receipt of Contractor’s written claim, unless Contract Administrator determines that a longer period is necessary to resolve the claim. The decision shall be furnished to Contractor by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt. If a decision is not issued within thirty (30) calendar days, Contract Administrator shall notify Contractor of the time within which a decision shall be rendered and the reasons for such time extension. Contract Administrator’s decision shall be final and conclusive. Pending resolution of a claim, Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the Agreement in accordance with Section below.
Process for Dispute Resolution. If any dispute covered by this Section 20.16 arises, then the Parties shall meet in good faith to settle the dispute within ten (10) days after either party requests such a meeting, or within forty-five (45) days after a court ruling under Subsection 20.3.
Process for Dispute Resolution. In the event of a dispute related to the terms of this MOU, both parties agree to first frame the issue in written format and then refer the issue for review to the BPS Superintendent and Chair of the DSNCS Board. The BPS Superintendent and Board Chair shall informally meet and confer to attempt to resolve the dispute within 10 business days of receipt of the written document framing the issue. If this meeting fails to resolve the dispute, within 10 business days both parties shall identify two board members from their respective boards who shall jointly meet with the BPS Superintendent and DSNCS Board Chair again to attempt to resolve the dispute. If this joint meeting fails to resolve the dispute, the parties shall refer the matter to the Commissioner of Education for review.
Process for Dispute Resolution. 8.3.1 In the first instance, the parties will genuinely attempt to resolve the dispute at the workplace level, by discussions between the Employee or Employees concerned and relevant manager and/or director. The arrangement of a meeting under this clause will ordinarily take place within seven working days of notification of a dispute.
8.3.2 If such discussions do not resolve the dispute, the parties will endeavour to resolve the dispute in a timely manner by discussions between the Employee or Employees concerned and the CEO, or the Board where the CEO is a party to the dispute. These discussions will, where possible, take place within a further ten days, or as soon as the parties can reasonably commence discussions.
8.3.3 If discussions at the workplace level do not resolve the dispute, a party to the dispute may refer the matter to Fair Work Commission.
8.3.4 The Fair Work Commission may deal with the dispute in 2 stages:
(a) the Fair Work Commission will first attempt to resolve the dispute as it considers appropriate, including by mediation, conciliation, expressing an opinion or making a recommendation; and
(b) if the Fair Work Commission is unable to resolve the dispute at the first stage, and both parties agree, the Fair Work Commission may then:
i. arbitrate the dispute; and
ii. make a determination that is binding on the parties.
8.3.5 The parties to the dispute agree to be bound by any determination made by the Fair Work Commission under this clause subject only to their rights of appeal under the FW Act.
8.3.6 The parties to the dispute may agree to refer the dispute to a body or person other than the Fair Work Commission (such as an accredited mediator).
Process for Dispute Resolution. (a) Dispute resolution between the Parties shall be conducted in accordance with the process outlined in Schedule D.
Process for Dispute Resolution. If either party to this Agreement believes the other’s conduct to be contrary to the terms of this Agreement, or that such conduct is likely to occur, the concerned party is to immediately bring the matter to the attention of the representative for the other party. If within seven days, or such other agreed time, the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of a party, they may immediately submit a written Notice of Dispute (the “Notice of Dispute”) specifying the matter to the representative of the other party. Upon receipt of a Notice of Dispute, the Organisation’s Representative or the CAV Representative, whichever is applicable, shall immediately liaise with the other party and enter into discussions to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within 20 business days from the date of the Notice of Dispute (or within such further period as the representatives may agree is appropriate) the parties shall either: elect to immediately terminate this Agreement, or seek to agree on a process for resolving the whole or part of the dispute through further negotiations, mediation, arbitration or expert determination, and on: the procedure and timetable for any exchange of documents and other information relating to the dispute; procedural rules and a timetable for the conduct of the selected mode of proceeding; a procedure for selection and compensation of any neutral person who may be employed by the parties in dispute; and whether the parties should seek the assistance of a dispute resolution organisation, and if so the location the mediation should take place and which dispute resolution organisation should be employed.
Process for Dispute Resolution. It is recommended that the AES First Nation and School Board include a dispute resolution process in the ESA. Conversation starters:
1. Consider language such as: use best efforts to prevent or minimize disputes, provide notice in writing to appropriate individuals, and establish timelines for dispute resolution (see example of dispute resolution process in the MEA)
2. What are the steps in our dispute resolution process? For example, collaborative meeting, mediation and arbitration.
Process for Dispute Resolution. Where there is a dispute over the provision of information that cannot be resolved, a discussion will be convened between the Chair of the Police and Crime Panel and the Commissioner. This discussion will explore both the reasons for refusal, and the reasons why the information has been requested by the Panel. As a result of such a discussion, the Commissioner and the Panel could reach an agreement that either the request for information is partially met or that the information will be shared with the Panel so that it can fulfil its statutory role, but that this information will not be published or disseminated further. This is explored further in section ii) below.
