Common use of Steps of the Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. Step One: An employee's grievance or those grievances submitted by the Association shall be made in writing to the employee's immediate management supervisor with a copy submitted to the Labor Relations Manager. The written grievance shall set forth the nature of the grievance, the fact(s) upon which it is based, the provision(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated and the relief requested. The employee's immediate management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason(s) for his/her determination to the employee(s) and/or grievance representative within ten (10) calendar days after the receipt of the written grievance. Step Two: The grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's answer at Step One unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor's written answer in Step One, the grievance is again reduced to writing and submitted to the next higher level of management supervisor. The management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason for his/her determination to the employee and/or grievance representatives within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance. Step Three: The grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer’s answer at Step Two unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor’s written answer on Step Two, the grievance is again reduced to writing and presented to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within ten

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. Step One: An employee's grievance or those grievances submitted by Within (25) days of the Association shall be made in writing becoming aware of the matter giving rise to the employee's immediate management supervisor with a copy submitted to the Labor Relations Manager. The written grievance shall set forth the nature of the grievancecomplaint, the fact(s) upon which it is based, and or the provision(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated and the relief requested. The employee's immediate management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall Union may submit a written reply giving the reason(s) for his/her determination complaint to the employee(sEmployer representative. Within ten 0) and/or grievance representative within ten (10) calendar days after of the receipt of the complaint the Employer representative shall meet and provide a written grievanceresponse to the and the Union representative. Step Two: The grievance In calculating the (25) day period referred to above only days during which the is actively at work shall be considered settled on counted. Where an commences a leave period during the basis then (25) day period, calculation of the Employer's answer at Step One unless time in which the has submitted the complaint will be suspended. Upon return to work the employee shall have the balance of the (25) day period as calculated above in which to submit the complaint. STEP 2: If a satisfactory settlement has not been obtained under the complaint, and or the Union representative may within ten (10) calendar working days after the management supervisor's written answer in Step One, the grievance is again reduced to writing and submitted to the next higher level of management supervisor. The management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason for his/her determination to the employee and/or grievance representatives within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance. Step Three: The grievance shall be considered settled on the basis receipt of the Employer’s answer at decision under the Complaint Step render a grievance in writing, including the redress requested, to the Employer representative designated as Step Two unless (2) with a copy to Human Resources. This designated Employer representative shall call a meeting and render a decision within ten 0) working days of the receipt of the grievance. STEP 3: If the grievance is not satisfactorily settled under Step Two then the grievance may be referred to arbitration, within (1025) calendar days of the expiry of the time limits set out in Step Two (2). The parties agree that a single arbitrator shall be used as provided for under the Canada Labour Code. The Employer and the Union shall make every effort to agree on the selection of the Arbitrator within ten days after the management supervisor’s party requesting arbitration has delivered written answer notice of submission of the dispute to arbitration. In the event that the parties fail to agree on Step Twothe choice of arbitrator, they shall forthwith request the Minister of Labour to appoint an arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have all the powers vested in it by the Canada Labour Code, including, in the case of discharge or discipline, the grievance is again reduced power to writing substitute for the discharge or discipline such other penalties that the arbitrator deems just and presented to reasonable in the Chief of Policecircumstances, including compensation for lost income and benefits. The Chief arbitrator shall render a decision within a reasonable period, as agreed to by the parties. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each party shall bear one-half the cost of Police the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall not change modify or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving alter any of the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within tenterms of this agreement.

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. Step One: An employee's grievance Within twenty (20) days of the becoming aware of the matter giving rise to the complaint, the and or those grievances submitted by the Association Union may submit a written complaint to the Airport Authority representative. Within ten (10) days of the receipt of the complaint the Airport Authority representative shall meet and provide a written response to the and the Union representative. In calculating .the twenty (20) day period referred to above only days during which the is actively at work shall be made counted. Where an commences a leave period during the then twenty (20) day period, calculation of the time in writing which the ha$ submitted the complaint will be suspended. Upon return to work the employee shall havethe balance of the twenty (20) day period as calculated above inwhich to submit the complaint. STEP 2: If a satisfactory settlement has not been obtained under the complaint, and or the Union representative may within ten days of the receipt of the Airport Authority’s decision under the Complaint Step render a grievance in writing, including the redress requested, to the employee's immediate management supervisor Airport Authority representativedesignatedas step with a copy submitted to Human Resources. This designated Airport Authority representative shall call a meeting and render a decision within ten days of the Labor Relations Manager. The written grievance shall set forth the nature receipt of the grievance, STEP 3: If the fact(sgrievance is not satisfactorily settled under Step Two then the grievance may be referred to arbitration, within twenty-five (25) upon which days of the expiry of the time limits set out in Step Two (2). The parties agree that a single arbitrator shall be used as provided for under the Canada Labour Code, The Airport Authority and the Union shall make every effort to agree on the selection of the Arbitrator within twenty-five (25) days after the xxxxx requesting arbitration has delivered written notice of submission of the dispute to arbitration. In the event that the parties fail to agree on the choice of arbitrator, they shall forthwith request the Minister of Labour to appoint an arbitrator. The arbitratorshall have all the powers vested in it bythe Canada LabourCode, including, in the case of discharge or discipline, the power to substitute for the discharge or discipline such other penalties that the arbitrator deems just and reasonable in the circumstances, compensationfor lost income and benefits. The arbitratorshall render a decision within a reasonable period, as agreed to by the parties. The decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each shall bear one-half the cost of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall not change modify or alter any of the terms of this agreement. ExpeditedArbitration The Parties agree that, by mutual consent only, any grievance may be referred to the following expedited arbitration procedure. The Arbitrator shall be chosen mutual agreement between the Parties. grievances referred to expedited arbitration must be scheduled to be heard within ninety (90) days from the date of referral, unless the hearing is delayed by mutual agreement between the Parties or by the Arbitrator; the Parties shall make every reasonable attempt to proceed by admission and minimize the use of witnesses; whenever possible,the Arbitrator shall deliver the decision orally at the conclusionof the hearing giving a brief resume of the reasons for the decision and then confirm these conclusions in writing within ten days of the date the hearing; when it is basednot possible to an oral decision at the conclusion of the hearing, the provision(s) shall render it in writing with a brief resume of the Agreement allegedly violated and the relief requestedreasons. The employee's immediate management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall submit a Arbitrator must render the written reply giving the reason(s) for his/her determination to the employee(s) and/or grievance representative decision as soon as possible but at all times within ten (10) calendar days after the receipt of the written grievance. Step Two: The grievance date of the hearing; the decision of the Arbitrator shall not constitute a precedent; such decisions may not be used to alter, modify or amend any part of the Collective Agreement, nor should any decision be incompatible with the provisions of the Collective Agreement; and such decisions from the expeditedformat shall be considered settled on final and binding upon the basis of the Employer's answer at Step One unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor's written answer in Step One, the grievance is again reduced to writing and submitted to the next higher level of management supervisor. The management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason for his/her determination to the employee and/or grievance representatives within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance. Step Three: The grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer’s answer at Step Two unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor’s written answer on Step Two, the grievance is again reduced to writing and presented to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within tenParties.

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. The following constitutes the sole and exclusive method for resolving grievances between the parties covered by this Agreement and shall be followed in its entirety unless any Step is waived by mutual written consent. Time extensions may be mutually agreed to by the Township and the Union. In the absence of an extension as aforesaid, the time limits expressed herein shall be strictly adhered to. If any grievance has not been initiated within the time limits specified, the grievance shall be deemed to have been waived. If any grievance is not processed to the next succeeding step in the grievance procedure within the time limits prescribed, then the disposition of the grievance at the last preceding step shall be deemed to be conclusive. A failure to respond at any level within the time limits provided shall be deemed a denial of the grievance at that Step. Step One Within five (5) working days after the event giving rise to the grievance, or within five (5) working days after the employee reasonably should have become aware of the grieved event, whichever first occurs, the aggrieved employee or the Union shall institute action under the provisions herein by meeting with his supervisor and discussing the grievance orally. The supervisor shall respond orally to the grievance within five (5) working days after the meeting. Step Two If the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved at Step One: An employee's , the aggrieved employee or the Union Shop Xxxxxxx shall reduce the grievance or those grievances submitted to writing, signed by the Association shall aggrieved employee or the Union Representative, and file the grievance with the Director of Public Works or his designee within five (5) working days after receipt or after the due date of the Step One response. To be made in writing to timely and effective, the employee's immediate management supervisor with a copy submitted to the Labor Relations Manager. The written grievance shall must set forth in reasonable detail the nature of facts underlying the grievance, the fact(s) upon which it is basedspecific contract provisions at issue, the provision(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated and the relief requestedsought. The employee's immediate management supervisor Director of Public Works or his/her designated representative his designee shall submit render a written reply giving the reason(s) for his/her determination response to the employee(sgrievance within five (5) and/or grievance representative within ten (10) calendar working days after from the receipt of the written grievance. Step Two: The grievance In the event the Director of Public Works initiates the action, which results in the grievance, the Administrator shall be considered settled on serve in the basis place of the Employer's answer at Step One unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor's written answer in Step One, the grievance is again reduced to writing and submitted to the next higher level Director of management supervisor. The management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason for his/her determination to the employee and/or grievance representatives within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievancePublic Works. Step Three: The grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer’s answer at Step Two unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor’s written answer on Step Two, the grievance is again reduced to writing and presented to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within ten

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. Complaint: Any employee who has a dispute shall first discuss the matter with his or her Manager with a view to prompt settlement thereof. A complaint must be brought to the attention of the Manager as soon as practicable, to allow sufficient response time prior to the time limits required in Step One. The employee may have their Alliance representative present at such discussion. Step One: An employee's Within twenty (20) working days of the becoming aware of the complaint, the complaint becomes a formal grievance or those if the employee and/or the Alliance present a written grievance form to Human Resources. Formal grievances submitted by must have the Association shall be made in writing to approval and support of the employee's immediate management supervisor with a copy submitted to the Labor Relations Managerbargaining agent. The written grievance shall set forth form must specify the nature of the grievance, the fact(s) upon which it is based, the provision(s) of the Collective Agreement allegedly violated and the relief remedy requested. Where an commences a leave period during the twenty (20) working day period, calculation of the time in which the has submitted the grievance has been suspended. Upon return to work, the shall have the balance of the twenty working day period as calculated above, in which to submit the grievance. The employee's immediate management supervisor or his/her designated employer representative will arrange an acceptable hearing date within ten working days of the formal submission. At this meeting the will be accompanied by an Alliance representative. The Employer Representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason(s) for his/her determination in writing to the employee(s) within a further ten working days. Step Two: If a satisfactory settlement has not been obtained under Step One, and/or grievance the Alliance representative may within ten (10IO) calendar working days after of the receipt of the written Employer's decision under Step One, transmit the grievance to Step Two. The designated Employer representative will arrange a hearing within five (5) working days of the receipt of a Step Two grievance. The Employer Representative shall render a decision in writing within a further five (5) working days. Arbitra : If the grievance is not satisfactorily settled under Step Two: , then the grievance may be referred to arbitration, within thirty (30) days of the expiry of the time limits set out in Step Two. The grievance parties agree that a single arbitrator shall be considered settled used as provided for under the Canada Labour Code to be chosen from the list of arbitrators designated below. The Employer and the Alliance shall make every effort to agree on the basis selection of the Employer's answer at Step One unless arbitrator from the list within ten (10) calendar working days after the management supervisor's party requesting arbitration has delivered written answer in Step Onenotice of submission of the dispute to arbitration. LIST OF ARBITRATORS: Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx In the event that the parties fail to agree on the choice of arbitrator, the next arbitrator on the list will be selected in succession beginning with the arbitrator first listed and thereafter the one immediately following the last one selected or used. The arbitrator shall have all the powers vested by the Canada Labour Code, including, in the case of discharge or discipline, the power to substitute for the discharge or discipline such other penalties that the arbitrator deems just and reasonable in the circumstances, including compensation for lost income and benefits. The arbitrator shall render a decision within a reasonable period. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each party shall bear one-half the cost of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall not change, modify or alter any of the terms of this Ag Expedited Arbitration The Parties agree that, by mutual consent only, any grievance is again reduced to writing and submitted may be referred to the next higher level of management supervisorfollowing expedited arbitration procedure. The management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason for his/her determination to the employee and/or grievance representatives within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance. Step Three: The grievance arbitrator shall be considered settled on chosen by mutual agreement between the basis of parties. Any decision flowing from this procedure shall be without precedent and shall not be used or referred to in any subsequent arbitration whether under the Employer’s answer at Step Two unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor’s written answer on Step Two, the grievance is again reduced to writing and presented to the Chief of Policenormal procedure or this procedure. The Chief of Police or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within tenProcedure:

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. Step OneComplaint: An employee's grievance or those grievances submitted by Within twenty working days of the Association shall be made in writing employee(s) becoming aware of the matter giving rise to the employee's immediate management supervisor with a copy submitted to the Labor Relations Manager. The written grievance shall set forth the nature of the grievancecomplaint, the fact(semployee(s) upon which it is based, and or the provision(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated and the relief requested. The employee's immediate management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall Alliance may submit a written reply giving complaint to the reason(sEmployer representative who unless otherwise advised is the Human Resources Specialist. In calculating the twenty working day period referred to above only days during which the employee(s) for his/her determination is actively at work shall be counted. Where an employee(s) commences a leave period during the twenty working day period, calculation of the time in which the employee(s) has submitted the complaint will be suspended. Upon return to work the employee shall have the balance of the twenty working day period as calculated above in which to submit the complaint. Within seven working days of the receipt of the complaint the employer representative shall meet and provide a written response to the employee(s) and/or grievance and the Alliance representative. STEP If a satisfactory settlement has not been obtained under the complaint, employee(s) and or the Alliance representative may within ten (10) calendar working days after of the receipt of the written Employer’s decision under the Complaint Step render a grievance in writing, including the redress requested, to the Employer representative designated as Step 2 with a copy to Human Resources. This designated Employer representative shall call a meeting and render a decision within five working days of the receipt of the grievance. STEP If the grievance is not satisfactorily settled under Step Two: Two then the grievance may be referred to arbitration, within thirty days of the of the time limits set out in Step Two The grievance parties agree that a single arbitrator shall be considered settled used as provided for under the Canada Labour Code to be chosen from the list of Arbitrators which follow . The Employer and the Alliance shall make every effort to agree on the basis selection of the Employer's answer at Step One unless Arbitrator from the list within ten (10) calendar working days after the management supervisor's party requesting arbitration has delivered written answer in Step Onenotice of submission of the dispute to arbitration. LIST OF ARBITRATORS: Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx In the event that the parties fail to agree on the choice of arbitrator, the next arbitrator on the list will be selected in succession beginning with the arbitrator listed and thereafter the one immediately following the last one selected or used. The arbitrator shall have all the powers vested in it by the Canada Labour Code, including, in the case of discharge or discipline, the power to substitute for the discharge or discipline such other penalties that the arbitrator deems just and reasonable in the circumstances, including compensation for lost income and benefits. The arbitrator shall render a decision within a reasonable period. The arbitrators decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each party shall bear one-half the cost of the arbitrator, The arbitrator shall not change modify or alter any of the terms of this agreement. Expedited Arbitration The Parties agree that, by mutual consent only, any grievance is again reduced to writing and submitted may be referred to the next higher level of management supervisorfollowing expedited arbitration procedure. The management supervisor Arbitrator shall be chosen by mutual agreement between the Parties. Any decision flowing from this procedure shall be without precedent and shall not be used or his/her designated representative referred to in any subsequent arbitration whether under the normal procedure or this procedure. Procedure: Grievances referred to expedited arbitration must be scheduled to be heard within forty-five days from the date of referral, unless the hearing is delayed by mutual agreement between the Parties or by the Arbitrator of his own motion or upon the petition of one of the parties; the Parties shall submit make every reasonable attempt to proceed by admission and the use of witnesses; whenever possible, the Arbitrator shall deliver the decision orally at the conclusion of the hearing, giving a written reply giving brief resume of the reason reasons General for his/her determination to the employee and/or grievance representatives decision and then confirm these conclusions in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the date of the hearing; when it is not possible to give an oral decision at the conclusion of the hearing, the Arbitrator shall render it in writing with a brief resume of the reasons. The Arbitrator must render the written grievance. Step Three: The grievance decision as soon as possible but at all times within ten days of the date of the hearing; the decision of the Arbitrator shall not constitute a precedent; such decisions may not be used to alter, modify or amend any part of the Collective Agreement, nor should any decision be incompatible with the provisions of the Collective Agreement; and such decisions from the expedited format shall be considered settled on final and binding upon the basis Parties in respect only of the Employer’s answer at Step Two unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor’s written answer on Step Two, the grievance is again reduced to writing and presented to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within tenspecific matter arbitrated.

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. Step OneComplaint: An employee's grievance or those grievances submitted by Within twenty (20) days of the Association shall be made in writing employee(s) becoming aware of the matter giving rise to the employee's immediate management supervisor with a copy submitted to the Labor Relations Manager. The written grievance shall set forth the nature of the grievancecomplaint, the fact(semployee(s) upon which it is based, and or the provision(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated and the relief requested. The employee's immediate management supervisor or his/her designated representative shall Union may submit a written reply giving complaint to the reason(sAirport Authority representative. Within ten (10) for his/her determination days of the receipt of the complaint the Airport Authority representative shall meet and provide a written response to the employee(s) and/or grievance and the Union representative. In calculating the twenty (20) day period referred to above only days during which the employee(s) is actively at work shall be counted. Where an employee(s) commences a leave period during the then twenty (20) day period, calculation of the time in which the employee(s) has submitted the complaint will be suspended. Upon return to work the employee shall have the balance of the twenty (20) day period as calculated above in which to submit the complaint. STEP 2: If a satisfactory settlement has not been obtained under the complaint, employee(s) and or the Union representative may within ten (10) calendar days after of the receipt of the written grievanceAirport Authority’s decision under the Complaint Step render a grievance in writing, including the redress requested, to the Airport Authority representative designated as step 2 with a copy to Human Resources. Step Two: The grievance This designated Airport Authority representative shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's answer at Step One unless call a meeting and render a decision within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of the grievance. STEP 3: If the grievance is not satisfactorily settled under Step Two (2), then the grievance may be referred to arbitration, within twenty-five (25) days of the expiry of the time limits set out in Step Two (2). The parties agree that a single arbitrator shall be used as provided for under the Canada Labour Code. The Airport Authority and the Union shall make every effort to agree on the selection of the Arbitrator within twenty-five (25) days after the management supervisor's party requesting arbitration has delivered written answer notice of submission of the dispute to arbitration. In the event that the parties fail to agree on the choice of arbitrator, they shall forthwith request the Minister of Labour to appoint an arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have all the powers vested in Step Oneit by the Canada Labour Code, including, in the case of discharge or discipline, the grievance is again reduced power to writing substitute for the discharge or discipline such other penalties that the arbitrator deems just and submitted to reasonable in the next higher level of management supervisorcircumstances, including compensation for lost income and benefits. The management supervisor or his/her designated representative arbitrator shall submit render a written reply giving decision within a reasonable period, as agreed to by the reason for his/her determination to parties. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each party shall bear one-half (2) the employee and/or grievance representatives within ten (10) calendar days after receipt cost of the written grievancearbitrator. Step Three: The grievance arbitrator shall be considered settled on the basis not change modify or alter any of the Employer’s answer at Step Two unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor’s written answer on Step Two, the grievance is again reduced to writing and presented to the Chief terms of Police. The Chief of Police or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within tenthis agreement.

Steps of the Grievance Procedure. Step OneComplaint: An employee's grievance Within twenty (20) days of the becoming aware of the matter giving rise to the complaint, the and or those grievances submitted by the Association Union may submit a complaint to the Airport Authority representative, Within ten (1 0) days of the receipt of the complaint the Airport Authority representative shall meet and provide a written response to the and the Union representative. In calculating the day period referred to above only days which the is actively at work shall be made in writing to Where an commences a leave period during the employee's immediate management supervisor with a copy submitted to the Labor Relations Manager. The written grievance shall set forth the nature then day period, calculation of the grievance, time in which the fact(s) upon which it is based, has submitted the provision(s) complaint will Upon return to work the employee shall have the balance of the Agreement allegedly violated day period as calculated above in which to submit the complaint. STEP 2: If a satisfactory settlement has not been obtained under the complaint, and or the relief requested. The employee's immediate management supervisor or his/her designated Union representative shall submit a written reply giving the reason(s) for his/her determination to the employee(s) and/or grievance representative may within ten (10) calendar working days after of the receipt of the written grievanceAirport Authority's decision under the Complaint Step render a grievance in writing, including the redress requested, to the Airport Authority representative designated as Step with a copy to Human Resources. Step Two: The grievance This designated Airport Authority representative shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's answer at Step One unless call a meeting and render a decision within ten (10) calendar working days after of the management supervisor's written answer in Step One, receipt of the grievance. STEP 3: If the grievance is again reduced not satisfactorily settled under Step Two then the grievance may be referred to writing and submitted to arbitration, within (25) days of the next higher level expiry of management supervisorthe time limits set out in Step Two (2). The management supervisor or his/her designated representative parties agree that a single arbitrator shall submit a written reply giving be used as provided for under the reason for his/her determination Canada Labour Code The Airport Authority and the Union shall make every effort to agree on the employee and/or grievance representatives within selection of the Arbitrator ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance. Step Three: The grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer’s answer at Step Two unless within ten (10) calendar days after the management supervisor’s party requesting arbitration has delivered written answer notice of submission of the dispute to arbitration. In the event that the parties fail to agree on Step Twothe choice of arbitrator, they shall forthwith request the Minister of Labour to appoint an arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have all the powers vested in it by the Canada Labour Code, including, in the case of discharge or discipline, the grievance is again reduced power to writing substitute for the discharge or discipline such other penalties that the arbitrator deems just and presented to reasonable in the Chief of Policecircumstances, including compensation for lost income and benefits. The Chief arbitrator shall render a decision within a reasonable period, as agreed to by the parties. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each party bear one-half the cost of Police the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall not change modify or his/her designated representative shall give a written answer, giving alter any of the reasons for his/her determination to the grievance within tenterms of this agreement.