Common use of WAIVER AND LIMITS Clause in Contracts

WAIVER AND LIMITS. Grievances may, by mutual written agreement, be referred back for further consideration or discussion to prior steps or advanced to a higher step in the grievance procedure. Except for the time limitations set forth in Section 3105, above, time limits specified in the grievance procedure of this MOA may be waived by mutual written agreement Sec. 3107 MEDIATION: Prior to an arbitration hearing, VEA and the County, by mutual agreement, may request the assistance of a mediator from the State Conciliation Service in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The mediator shall have no authority to resolve the grievance except by agreement of VEA and the County. In the event the grievance is not resolved, neither evidence nor concessions agreed to or offered during mediation shall be admissible at a subsequent hearing. Sec. 3108 WAIVER AND LIMITS: Grievances may, by mutual agreement, be referred back for further consideration or discussion to prior steps or advance to a higher step in the grievance procedure. Time limits specified in the grievance procedure of this Agreement may be waived by mutual written agreement. Should the County fail to respond orally and/or in writing when required within the specific time limits, the grievance shall be automatically progressed into the next step of the grievance procedure. Likewise, should VEA and/or the grievant fail to initiate or appeal any grievance within the specific time limits, the grievance shall be considered resolved on the basis of the County's last response and shall be considered waived and abandoned for all purposes.