Time Limits Mandatory. The time limits provided for herein are mandatory. Any waiver or extension thereof must be in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the party who is granting such waiver or extension and is to be bound thereby. If a grievance is once settled or if it is not presented in writing or advanced to the next step of the grievance and arbitration procedure within the time limits provided for herein, it shall be considered closed and shall not thereafter be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration hereunder. If an answer is not given within said time limits, the grievance shall be deemed denied on the date that such answer was due and the grievance may then be referred to the next step.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Time Limits Mandatory. The time limits provided for herein are mandatory. Any waiver or extension thereof must be in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the party who is granting such waiver or extension and is to be bound thereby. If a grievance is once settled or if it is not presented in writing or advanced to the next step of the grievance and arbitration procedure within the time limits provided for herein, it shall be considered closed and shall not thereafter be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration hereunder. If an answer is not given within said time limits, the grievance shall be deemed denied on the date that such answer was due due, and the grievance may then be referred to the next step.
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Samples: Registered Nurses Agreement, Registered Nurses Agreement