Third opinion. If the opinions of the employee's and the BSC's designated health care providers differ, the Superintendent or his/her designee may require the employee to obtain certification from a third health care provider, again at the BSC's expense. This third opinion shall be final and binding. The third health care provider must be designated or approved jointly by the Superintendent or his/her designee and the employee. The Superintendent or his/her designee and the employee must each act in good faith to attempt to reach agreement on whom to select for the third opinion provider. If the Superintendent or his/her designee does not attempt in good faith to reach agreement, the Superintendent or his/her designee will be bound by the first certification. If the employee does not attempt in good faith to reach agreement, the employee will be bound by the second certification. Any contacts under this paragraph between the Superintendent or his/her designee or its health care provider and the designated third opinion health care provider shall be in writing.
Third opinion. Should the second medical opinion differ from the first as to the officer's fitness for duty, and a dispute remains as to fitness, the CITY and the officer agree to obtain additional medical opinions. The CITY shall pay the costs of the third opinion as provided by Section 35.2.A.1.
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Third opinion. In the event that there is a difference of opinion between City's physician and Employee's physician regarding Employee's medical suitability to perform the duties of the assigned position, City agrees that a third physician, jointly selected by City's and Employee's physicians, shall examine Employee and make a final determination regarding Employee's medical suitability. The cost of the third examination shall be paid for by City.
Third opinion. In the event there are two conflicting medical opinions after following the procedures identified above, the City expressly reserves the right to send the employee for a third opinion from a health care professional jointly selected by the City and Local 1296, which the parties sharing the expense on an equal basis. This third opinion shall be binding on both parties. If the parties are unable to agree on the third health care professional, each party shall submit three names of qualified medical providers who will be placed on a list. The parties shall then alternatively strike names until one qualified provider remains. A coin flip shall determine who strikes first.
