Common use of Arbitrator’s Duties Clause in Contracts

Arbitrator’s Duties. The arbitrator so selected will confer with representatives of the Committee and the Association and hold hearings promptly and will issue his/her decision, award and reasons therefore. The arbitrator will be without power or authority to make any decision or award which is in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth or requires the commission of an act prohibited by law, or which violates any of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator will be without power or authority to render an award or decision concerning any matter that has been excluded from the grievance and arbitration procedures of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall be without power or authority to make any decision or award concerning any matter within the definition of a grievance, which occurred or failed to occur prior to September 1, 1990. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding, except for review or confirmation as provided by the provisions of Chapter 150C of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.