Common use of Arbitrator Decision Clause in Contracts

Arbitrator Decision. Except when an agreed statement of facts is submitted by the parties, it shall be the duty of the arbitrator to hear and consider evidence submitted by the parties and thereafter to make written findings of fact and disposition of the grievance, which shall be final and binding upon the parties. The decision of the arbitrator shall be based solely on the interpretation of the appropriate provisions of the Agreement applicable to the grievance, and the arbitrator shall not add to, subtract from, modify, or disregard any of the terms or provisions of the agreement.