Common use of Optional Grievance Mediation Clause in Contracts

Optional Grievance Mediation. 16.6.1 After receipt of the decision of the Superintendent of Schools, under Step Two, within 10 working days either party may request that a Mediator be appointed to meet with the parties, investigate and define the issues in dispute and facilitate a resolution. 16.6.2 The Mediator shall be appointed by mutual agreement between the parties. 16.6.3 The purpose of the Mediator's involvement in the grievance process is to assist the parties in reaching a resolution of the dispute, and anything said, proposed, generated or prepared for the purpose of trying to achieve a settlement is to be considered privileged. During the proceedings, the parties shall disclose all materials and information relevant to the issue(s) in dispute. 16.6.4 The expenses of the Mediator shall be equally borne by both parties. 16.6.5 The grievance may be resolved by mutual agreement between the parties. 16.6.6 Within 10 working days of first meeting the parties, having considered the issue(s) in dispute and the terms of the collective agreement, the Mediator shall issue a report including non-binding recommendations.

Optional Grievance Mediation. 16.6.1 After receipt of the decision of the Superintendent of Schools, under Step Two, within 10 working days either party may request that a Mediator be appointed to meet with the parties, investigate and define the issues in dispute and facilitate a resolution. 16.6.2 The Mediator shall be appointed by mutual agreement between the parties. 16.6.3 The purpose of the Mediator's ’s involvement in the grievance process is to assist the parties in reaching a resolution of the dispute, and anything said, proposed, generated or prepared for the purpose of trying to achieve a settlement is to be considered privileged. During the proceedings, the parties shall disclose all materials and information relevant to the issue(s) in dispute. 16.6.4 The expenses of the Mediator shall be equally borne by both parties. 16.6.5 The grievance may be resolved by mutual agreement between the parties. 16.6.6 Within 10 working days of first meeting the parties, having considered the issue(s) in dispute and the terms of the collective agreement, the Mediator shall issue a report including non-binding recommendations.