Common use of Arbitration Hearing Clause in Contracts

Arbitration Hearing. 5.6.1 It shall be the duty of the arbitrator to hold a hearing for the purpose of considering arguments and evidence submitted by parties to the grievance and forming a decision that will conclude the grievance. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. 5.6.2 Except as otherwise provided herein, the voluntary labor arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association shall govern the arbitration proceedings. 5.6.3 Attendance at the hearing shall be limited to: 5.6.3.1 The grievant and the grievant’s representative, if any; 5.6.3.2 The responding administrator and a District representative if any; 5.6.3.3 The arbitrator; 5.6.3.4 Witnesses, but only while giving evidence; 5.6.3.5 An observer designated by the Faculty Association; 5.6.3.6 The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources or an observer designated by the Vice Chancellor; and 5.6.3.7 A court reporter, if any. 5.6.4 At the hearing, only the participants listed in Sections 5.6.3.1 through