Arbitrator’s Function and Authority Clause Samples
Arbitrator’s Function and Authority. The function of the arbitrator is to determine the interpretation and application of the specific provisions of this Agreement to the grievance as submitted in accordance with Section 5.3. There shall be no right in arbitration of a grievance to obtain, and no arbitrator shall have any authority or power directly or indirectly to award or determine, any change in, modification or alteration of, addition to, or detraction from, any of the provisions of this Agreement.
Arbitrator’s Function and Authority. The function of the arbitrator is to determine the interpretation and application of specific provisions of this Agreement. There shall be no right in arbitration to obtain, and no arbitrator shall have any authority or power to award or determine any change in, modification or alteration of, addition to, or detraction from any of the provisions of this Agreement. In reaching his/her decision, the arbitrator shall be subject to the principle that there are no restrictions intended on the rights or authority of the Committee other than those expressly set forth herein. The decision of the arbitrator, if within the scope of his/her authority and power under this Agreement, shall be final and binding upon the Committee, the Association, and the teacher(s) who initiated the grievance.