Common use of Step V - Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Step V - Arbitration. Upon failure of mediation to resolve the grievance, the grievant's representative may file a letter with the Agency requesting referral of the matter to arbitration. The letter shall be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days after the conclusion of mediation proceedings. Arbitration shall be accepted by both the grievant's representative and the Agency prior to initiating the following and the decision shall be binding on all parties: (a) Arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association or any other agent that is mutually accepted by the grievant and the Agency; (b) Each party shall pay one-half (1/2) of the arbitration fee in advance of the proceedings. (c) Proceedings shall be conducted according to the California Evidence Code and California Code of Civil Procedure to the extent they are compatible with the arbitration proceedings. (d) Arbitration shall be accepted only upon completion of mediation proceedings.