Common use of Single Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Single Arbitration. a) The Association, after exhausting the grievance procedure established by this Agreement, may notify the other Party, in writing, of its desire to submit the difference or allegation to arbitration. b) The Parties shall, by written mutual agreement, appoint a single arbitrator chosen jointly to deal with any arbitration matter. c) The appointment of a single arbitrator shall take place within fifteen (15) school days or other such time period as the parties agree. d) If the Parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator within the time limit, the Ontario Labour Relations Board shall appoint an arbitrator. e) The Arbitrator shall hear and determine the difference or allegation and shall issue a decision. The decision is final and binding upon the Parties and upon any Teacher affected by it. f) Each party shall share equally the costs of the Arbitration. g) The Arbitrator shall have the authority only to settle disputes under the terms of the definition of grievance as outlined in this Article, and it shall only interpret and apply this agreement to the facts of the particular grievance involved. The Arbitrator cannot amend, alter or modify this Agreement, nor give any decision inconsistent with it.