Pre-Hearing Procedures. B. 1. a. An individual who intends to file a grievance under this procedure must so notify the Office of Academic Labor Relations in writing within 30 working days of the date on which the AAUP-AFT receives from the University written notice of the negative personnel action, as set forth in Article XIV.7.
Pre-Hearing Procedures. 3.1. Within fifteen days of the appointment of the Neutral Arbitrator, the Panel may convene a Pre-Hearing Conference to, inter alia, familiarize the Neutral Arbitrator with the nature of the Dispute between the Parties, determine the need for and the nature of discovery and establish a procedural schedule for the further conduct of the Proceeding.
Pre-Hearing Procedures. 22.4.3.1 The unit member may demand a hearing before the Governing Board not later than seven (7) days after the Governing Board imposes the discipline based on the Superintendent/Designee’s recommended action. Failure to demand a hearing, or to appear at the hearing without good cause, shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing and to challenge the recommended disciplinary action.
Pre-Hearing Procedures. No later than five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing date, each party will submit the following three items to the Arbitrator (with a complete copy to the other party): Opening Statements: A concise written statement (no longer than five (5) double-spaced pages) setting forth the basis for their case. This statement will clearly identify the issue(s) to be decided at the hearing. With respect to each issue, the statement will set forth the pertinent facts in the case.
Pre-Hearing Procedures. A. A hearing summary shall be prepared containing pertinent information detailing the specific action that is the basis for the appeal. The summary shall be forwarded to the appellant or the appellant’s authorized representative and to the Office of Administrative Hearings at least 6 days before the hearing date.
Pre-Hearing Procedures. (a) Upon completion of the foregoing steps in Section 1.6 above, the Arbitrator will call a meeting of the Parties (the “Preliminary Meeting”). At the Preliminary Meeting, the Arbitrator will do the following:
Pre-Hearing Procedures. (a) Unless the Parties agree otherwise, a preliminary conference with the arbitrator will be held within thirty days after selection of the arbitrator, to assist the arbitrator in establishing procedures, setting the hearing date (which shall be the earliest date which is reasonable under the circumstances) and for other purposes necessary for the efficient and expedient disposition of the proceedings.
Pre-Hearing Procedures. A. No later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the establishment of a hearing date, both Parties shall meet to clarify the issue(s) and explore possible resolution of the case.
Pre-Hearing Procedures a. As soon as possible after the selection of the Arbitrator, but not later than ten (10) days before a scheduled hearing, the Parties will meet in an attempt to stipulate facts and issues in the case for joint submission to the Arbitrator. The meeting requirement may be met in person, by telephone or any other method the Parties agree upon. The Parties will exchange copies of exhibits they intend to present. This Section will not preclude a party from introducing rebuttal documents without prior notice. At this time, the Parties will also exchange lists of potential witnesses to the scheduled hearing. This Section will not preclude a party from introducing rebuttal witnesses without prior notice. The parties will provide the Arbitrator with a general description of the testimony each of the witnesses will offer. The Arbitrator will determine if each desired witness will be permitted to testify.
Pre-Hearing Procedures. The Arbitrator shall have jurisdiction to hear and rule on prehearing disputes. The Arbitrator shall permit and rule on a motion to dismiss and/or a motion for summary judgment by either party and shall apply the standards governing such motions as set forth in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
