Permanent Arbitrator Clause Samples
The Permanent Arbitrator clause establishes a designated individual or panel to serve as the standing arbitrator for any disputes arising under the agreement. This clause typically outlines the process for appointing the arbitrator, the duration of their appointment, and the scope of their authority, ensuring that the same arbitrator handles all relevant disputes throughout the contract's term. By providing a consistent decision-maker, the clause streamlines the dispute resolution process, reduces delays associated with selecting new arbitrators for each issue, and promotes continuity and efficiency in resolving conflicts.
Permanent Arbitrator. During the term of this Agreement, the parties agree that ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall serve as the permanent arbitrator to arbitrate all grievances that arise and are processed to Step 4 of the grievance procedure. The permanent arbitrator shall arbitrate in accordance with the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. Either party who desires to terminate the services of the above-named permanent arbitrator shall notify the other party, in writing, at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the desired termination date. The date of receipt of the termination letter by the other party shall begin the thirty (30) day calendar period. Any grievances initiated prior to the date of the termination letter shall be arbitrated by the permanent arbitrator. Should the permanent arbitrator’s services be terminated by either party, the parties shall attempt to mutually agree on a replacement(s). If mutuality cannot be reached by the parties, the parties agree to revert to ad hoc arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The permanent arbitrator shall fix the time and place of the hearing, taking into consideration the convenience of the parties. The permanent arbitrator shall be requested to issue a written decision within thirty (30) days after the completion of the proceedings. In the event of a disagreement regarding the arbitrability of an issue, the permanent arbitrator or alternate shall make a preliminary determination as to whether the issue is arbitrable. Once a determination is made that such a dispute is arbitrable, the permanent arbitrator or alternate shall then proceed to determine the merits of the dispute. The arbitrator shall have no authority to add to, subtract from or modify the collective bargaining agreement.
Permanent Arbitrator. Nothing in this Article shall preclude the parties from appointment of a permanent arbitrator during the term of this Agreement or to pursue the expedited arbitration procedures of the American Arbitration Association.
Permanent Arbitrator. Owing to the expertise required in development and maintenance of a comprehensive pay system, the parties agree to maintain a permanent arbitrator for disputes arising under Section 22.3 of this Article. The parties shall select the same permanent arbitrator as selected to serve as the permanent arbitrator for the DCTU.
Permanent Arbitrator. During the term of this Agreement, the parties agree that ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ of Boston, Massachusetts shall serve as the permanent arbitrator, and ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, shall serve as alternate arbitrator to arbitrate all grievances that arise and are processed to Step 5 of the grievance procedure. The permanent arbitrator or alternate shall arbitrate in accordance with the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. Either party who desires to terminate the services of the above- named permanent arbitrator or alternate shall notify the other party, in writing, at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the desired termination date. The date of receipt of the termination letter by the other party shall begin the thirty (30) day calendar period. Any grievances initiated prior to the date of the termination letter shall be arbitrated by the permanent arbitrator or alternate. Should the permanent arbitrator or alternate’s services be terminated by either party, the parties shall attempt to mutually agree on a replacement(s). If mutuality cannot be reached by the parties, the parties agree to revert to ad hoc arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The permanent arbitrator shall fix the time and place of the hearing, taking into consideration the convenience of the parties. The permanent arbitrator shall be requested to issue a written decision within thirty (30) days after the completion of the proceedings. In the event of a disagreement regarding the arbitrability of an issue, the permanent arbitrator or alternate shall make a preliminary determination as to whether the issue is arbitrable. Once a determination is made that such a dispute is arbitrable, the permanent arbitrator or alternate shall then proceed to determine the merits of the dispute.
3.1 MSEA shall have the exclusive right to represent employees in any grievance. When an employee elects to pursue a grievance at Steps 1, 2 or 3 without representation, MSEA shall have the right to be present at any grievance step meeting and shall receive copies of written determinations, if any, at all stages. No resolution of a grievance shall be inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
3.2 Prior to the expiration of any time limits, either Party may extend any time limits by five (5) work days upon written notice to the appropriate person in the step at which time limits are to be extended. All of the time limits contained in this Article may be further ex...
Permanent Arbitrator. An arbitrator who is appointed under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement for a specified period of time to hear all grievance arbitrations during that time. A permanent arbitrator has no tenure in his position and serves at the pleasure of the parties.
Permanent Arbitrator. Owing to the technical expertise required to adjudicate disputes relating to classification allocations and the establishment of pay rates, the parties agree to maintain ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ as arbitrator. The Parties agree to select an alternate West Coast arbitrator with such technical expertise during the life of this Agreement.