Adjustment Board. In the event the Association and the City are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory accord on any grievance (as the term "grievance" is herein above defined) which arises and is presented during the term of the Memorandum of Understanding, such grievance shall be submitted to an Adjustment Board comprised of three (3) employee representatives, and three (3) representatives of the City. The Association shall be an indispensable party to any grievance which is submitted to the Adjustment Board. Any party desiring an official transcript of the Adjustment Board hearing shall bear the cost of same. If an Adjustment Board is unable to arrive at a majority decision, either the grievant, the Association or the City may request that the grievance be referred to the City Manager, or arbitration. No Adjustment Board or Arbitrator shall entertain, hear, decide or make recommendations on any dispute involving a position over which a recognized employee organization has jurisdiction unless such dispute falls within the definition of a grievance as herein above set forth in paragraph (1) of this Section. Proposals to add to or change this Memorandum of Understanding or written agreements or addenda supplementary thereto shall not be grievable and no proposal to modify, amend or terminate this Memorandum of Understanding, nor any matter or subject arising out of or in connection with such proposal, may be referred for grievance under this Section; and no Adjustment Board or Arbitrator shall have the power to amend or modify this Memorandum of Understanding or written agreements or addenda supplementary hereto or to establish any new terms or conditions of employment. No changes in the Memorandum of Understanding or interpretations thereof will be recognized unless agreed to by the City Manager and the Association.
Adjustment Board. If the parties are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory accord on any grievance which arises and is presented during the term of this MOU, the Union may advance the grievance to an Adjustment Board by submitting a written request to Employee Relations no later than twenty-eight calendar days of written notice from Employee Relations that the grievance is denied at Step 2. The Adjustment Board shall be comprised of two representatives designated by the Union and two designated by the County.
Adjustment Board. In the event of an employee appeal on a matter involving discipline, including matters of suspension, demotion, and discharge, such appeal shall be submitted to an Adjustment Board comprised of two (2) employee representatives and two (2) representatives of the District. If an Adjustment Board is unable to arrive at a majority decision, the employee may require that the appeal be referred to a Hearing Officer for advisory opinion.
Adjustment Board. In the event the Association and the City are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory accord on any grievance (as the term "grievance" is herein above defined) which arises and is presented during the term of the Memorandum of Understanding, such grievance shall be submitted to an Adjustment Board comprised of two (2) employee representatives, and two
Adjustment Board. In the event the parties are unable to resolve the disciplinary case, the Association, except in termination cases, may submit the disciplinary case to an Adjustment Board. The Adjustment Board shall be composed of three (3) employee representatives and three (3) representatives of the City.
Adjustment Board. If the parties are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory accord on any grievance which arises and is pre sented during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding, such grievance may be submitted to an Adjustment Board with written notice to the other party within ten (10) calendar days of the response from the City Manager in STEP 3 above. In any grievance concerning suspension of five (5) days or less, the Adjustment Board shall be comprised of two (2) representatives selected by the Union, no more than one (1) of whom shall be either an employee of the City or an elected official of the Union and two (2) representatives of the City, no more than one (1) of whom shall be either an employee of the City or a member of the staff of any organization employed to represent the City in the meeting and conferring process, and a neutral third party selected by the p arties. If the parties are unable to select a neutral to sit on the panel, the City Manager will, at his/her discretion, request the assignment of one from either the PCRC, JAMS, JARS. In any type of grievance other than those specifically addressed above, the adjustment board shall be comprised of two (2) representatives selected by the Union, no more than one (1) of whom shall be either an employee of the City or an elected official of the Union, and two (2) representatives of the City, no more than one (1) of whom shall be either an employee of the City or a member of the staff of any organization employed to represent the City in the meeting and conferring process.
Adjustment Board. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, the Union may submit a written notification to the Executive Director informing intent to move the Grievance to Step 3 within ten (10) working days after Step 2 is completed. The Adjustment Board shall consist of one (1) representative (not a WDB employee) selected by the Union, one (1) representative selected by Management, and a mediator from the State Mediation Conciliation Service (SMCS). The Union will notify SMCS. The Adjustment Board shall attempt to convene within twenty-five (25) working days of the timely request to the SMCS. The Adjustment Board shall conduct an informal hearing, including testimony of witness(es) and relevant document(s). A majority vote by the Adjustment Board shall result in a written advisory opinion, which shall include a brief rationale, and issued to the parties. The Union may appeal the grievance to Step 4 - Arbitration, by providing written notice to the other party within fifteen (15) working days from the date the Adjustment Board’s written recommendation is received.
Adjustment Board. If no agreement can be reached in Step 4, the grievance may be submitted to an Adjustment Board. The Adjustment Board shall be comprised of one (1) Local representative, one (1) management representative and one (1) representative from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. The State Mediation and Conciliation Service will be requested to send a list of at least five (5) qualified arbitrators. The Union and the Employer will mutually agree to select one of the arbitrators from the list. If an agreement is unable to be reached, each party shall alternately strike one name from the list and the last remaining name shall serve as arbitrator. The first party to strike a name shall be determined by the toss of a coin. It shall be understood in disputes involving interpretation of the MOU, that the arbitrator will only interpret this Memorandum of Understanding and will not have the power to add to, delete from, or amend any part of this agreement. All fees and costs of the arbitrator and court reporter, if any, will be shared equally. The decision of the Adjustment Board shall be final and binding on all parties.
Adjustment Board. If the parties are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory accord on any grievance which arises and is presented during the term of this MOU, the Union may advance the grievance to an Adjustment Board by submitting a written request to Employee Relations within twenty-eight (28) calendar days from the date of the Step 2 denial. The Adjustment Board shall be comprised of two (2) members designated by the Union and two (2) designated by the County. Either party may request that one (1) member of the Adjustment Board for the other party not be a County employee. Adjustment boards shall be convened within twenty-eight
Adjustment Board. If the parties are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory accord on any grievance which arises and is presented during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding, the Union may advance the grievance to an Adjustment Board by submitting a written request to the Human Resources Director within twenty-eight (28) calendar days from the date that the grievance is denied at Step 2. The Adjustment Board shall be comprised of two (2) representatives designated by the Union and two (2) representatives designated by the County. Either party may request that one member of the Adjustment Board for the other party not be a County employee. Adjustment boards shall be convened within twenty-eight (28) calendar days from the date such notification is received. A majority decision of the Adjustment Board on all issues, including procedural issues, is final and binding.
