Level Four- Binding Arbitration Level Sample Clauses

Level Four- Binding Arbitration Level. Grievances not settled in Level Three of the grievance procedure may be appealed by the Association to arbitration provided written notice of a request for arbitration is made to the superintendent within ten (10) working days of receipt of the Board's decision in Level Three. When a timely request has been made for arbitration, the parties or their designated representatives shall attempt to select an impartial arbitrator. Failing to do so, they shall within ten (10) working days of the appeal, jointly request the Employment Relations Board (▇▇▇) to submit a list of five (5) arbitrators. As soon as the list has been received, the parties or their designated representatives shall determine by lot the order of elimination and thereafter each shall, in that order, alternately strike a name from the list and the fifth and remaining name shall act as arbitrator. The arbitrator shall schedule a hearing on the grievance and, after hearing such evidence as the parties’ desire to present, shall render a binding written decision.