Arbitrator's Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction and authority of the arbitrator and their opinion and award shall be confined exclusively to the interpretation and/or application of the express provision(s) of this Agreement at issue between the Union and the City. The arbitrator shall have no authority to add to, detract from, alter, amend, or modify any provision of this Agreement; to impose on either party a limitation or obligation not explicitly provided for in this Agreement; or to establish or alter any wage rate, wage structure, or new position. The arbitrator shall not hear or decide more than one (1) grievance without the mutual consent of the City and the Union. The written award of the arbitrator on the merits of any grievance adjudicated within their jurisdiction and authority shall be final and binding on the aggrieved employee, the Union and the City.
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Samples: Teamsters Administrative Agreement, Teamsters Supervisor Agreement, Teamsters Administrative Agreement
