Common use of Level Five – Formal Clause in Contracts

Level Five – Formal. If the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the disposition of Level Four, he/she may request that the issue be submitted to arbitration within five (5) days after receipt of the written notice of the action taken by the Board at Level Four. Notice of request for arbitration shall be submitted in writing to the Treasurer. The matter shall be submitted to an Arbitrator within ten (10) days after the request of either party. The Arbitrator shall be selected from the American Arbitration Association by their voluntary rules and regulations. The Arbitrator shall have the authority to hold hearings and to confer with any person deemed advisable in seeking to effect recommendations for resolving the disagreement. Within thirty (30) days after receiving the matter under dispute, the Arbitrator shall report recommendation for settlement to the representative of the Board, and the representative of the Association. His/her decision shall be binding upon the parties. Cost of the Arbitrator’s services shall be shared equally by the Board and the grievant.