BOARD OF ARBITRATION OR SINGLE ARBITRATOR Clause Samples

The 'Board of Arbitration or Single Arbitrator' clause defines how disputes arising under the agreement will be resolved through arbitration, specifying whether a panel (board) of arbitrators or a single arbitrator will be appointed. In practice, this clause outlines the process for selecting the arbitrator(s), such as each party nominating one arbitrator with a third chosen by the nominees, or both parties agreeing on a single neutral arbitrator. By establishing a clear method for dispute resolution, this clause helps ensure that conflicts are settled efficiently and fairly outside of court, reducing uncertainty and potential delays.
BOARD OF ARBITRATION OR SINGLE ARBITRATOR. (a) Seven (7) full days (excluding Sundays and Holidays) shall be allowed for the setting up of a Board of Arbitration or a single Arbitration or a single Arbitrator. In the case of a Board of Arbitration, it shall be composed of one (1) representative of the Union and one (1) representative of the Employer. (b) In the case of a Board of Arbitration the two (2) selected representatives will select an impartial Chairperson. In the case of a single Arbitrator, the parties will select an impartial Arbitrator. In the event the representatives or the parties are unable to agree on a Chairperson or Arbitrator, the Director of the Collective Agreement Arbitration Bureau shall be asked to appoint one.
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BOARD OF ARBITRATION OR SINGLE ARBITRATOR. The party submitting the grievance to arbitration shall produce a list of possibe Arbitrators. The Employer and the Union shall use this list to mutually select an Arbitrator. If the parties cannot agree to the first list, the receiving party shall produce a second list to mutually select an Arbitrator. However, if the parties cannot agree on the Arbitrator, the matter shall be deferred to the Labour Relations Board for selection.
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BOARD OF ARBITRATION OR SINGLE ARBITRATOR. Seven (7)full days (excluding Sundays and Holidays) shall be allowed for the setting up of a Board of Arbitration or a single Arbitration or a single Arbitrator. In the case of a Board of Arbitration, it shall be composed of one representative of the Union and one (Ir)epresentative of the Employer. In the case of a Board of Arbitration the two (2) selected representatives will select an impartial Chairperson. the case of a single Arbitrator, the parties will select an impartial Arbitrator. In the event the representatives or the parties are unable to agree on a Chairperson or Arbitrator, the Director of the Collective Agreement Arbitration Bureau shall be asked to appoint one. As soon as the Chairperson or Arbitrator has been appointed, the Arbitration Board or Arbitrator will be encouraged to commence the hearing within five (5)days and further encouraged to render a decision within fourteen (14) days. In order to expedite the arbitration process, the parties agree that they will meet to identify the issue or issues and to prepare in written form a statement of facts which are not in dispute. The identification of the issue or issues and the statement of agreed facts will be placed before the Board of Arbitration or the single Arbitrator. of the Arbitration Board The parties to the arbitration recognize that the authority of the arbitration board is set out in Section of the Labour Relations Code of British Columbia. Each party to the arbitration will be responsible for it's own costs and will share equally the cost associated with the Chairperson or single Arbitrator.
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BOARD OF ARBITRATION OR SINGLE ARBITRATOR. Seven full days (excluding Sundays and Holidays) shall be allowed for the setting up of a Board of Arbitration or a single Arbitration or a single Arbitrator. In the case of a Board of Arbitration, it shall be composed of one representative of the Union and one representative of the Employer. In the case of a Board of Arbitration the two selected representatives will select an impartial Chairperson. In the case of a Single Arbitrator, the parties will select an impartial In the event the representatives or the parties are unable to agree on a Chairperson or Arbitrator, the Director of the Collective Agreement Arbitration Bureau shall be asked to appoint one.
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BOARD OF ARBITRATION OR SINGLE ARBITRATOR. Seven (7) full days (excluding Sundays and Holidays) shall be allowed for the setting of a Board of Arbitration or a single Arbitra- tion or a single Arbitrator. In the case of a Board of Arbitration, it shall be composed of one (1)representative of the Union and one (1)representative of the Employer. In the case of a Board of Arbitration the two
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  • Board of Arbitration (a) The Board of Arbitration shall be composed of three (3) members and shall be established as follows: Within ten (10) working days (excluding Sundays and holidays) following receipt of such notice, the Employer and the Union shall each select a representative to serve on the Board of Arbitration. The representative of the Employer and the representative of the Union shall, within five (5) days (excluding Sundays and holidays) after they have both been selected, choose an additional member to act as Chairman. In the event of failure of the nominees of the Union and the Employer to agree upon a Chairman within the five (5) day period specified, the Minister of Labour of British Columbia shall be immediately requested to name a third member who shall act as Chairman of the Board of Arbitration. Within five (5) days of the appointment of the impartial Chairman, the Board of Arbitration shall sit to consider the matter in dispute and shall render a decision within fourteen (14) days after its first session. It is understood and agreed that the time limits as set forth herein may be altered by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union. No person shall serve on a Board of Arbitration who is involved or directly interested in the controversy under consideration. Grievances submitted to an Arbitration Board shall be in writing and shall clearly specify the nature of the issue. In reaching its decision, the Board of Arbitration shall be governed by the provisions of this Agreement. The Board of Arbitration shall not be vested with the power to change, modify or alter this Agreement in any of its parts, but may, however, interpret its provisions. The expense of the impartial Chairman shall be borne equally by the Employer and the Union unless otherwise provided by law. The findings and decision of the Board of Arbitration shall be binding and enforceable on all parties. A decision of a majority of the Board of Arbitration shall be deemed to be a decision of the Board. (b) In the case of dismissal of an employee, the Employer agrees to waive the normal arbitration procedure and the matter shall be heard by a sole arbitrator, within thirty (30) days of the notice to proceed to arbitration having been received by the Employer. This thirty (30) day period may be extended by mutual agreement of the Union and the Employer. A final and binding decision will be handed down within thirty (30) days of the Expedited Arbitration case being held. In reaching its decision, the Arbitrator shall be governed by the provisions of this Agreement. The Arbitrator shall not be vested with the power to change, modify or alter this Agreement in any of its parts, but may, however, interpret its provisions. The expense of the Arbitrator shall be borne equally by the Employer and the Union unless otherwise provided by law. The findings and decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding and enforceable on all parties. The Arbitrator shall be an Arbitrator mutually agreed to by the Union and the Employer. (c) In the case of discharge which the Board of Arbitration has determined to have been for an improper cause, the Board may order the reinstatement of the employee and may award him or her full or part back pay.

  • Decision of Arbitrator The decision of the Arbitrator will be final, binding and enforceable on the parties. The Arbitrator will have the power to dispose of a dismissal, discharge or discipline grievance by any arrangement which they deem just and equitable. However, the Arbitrator will not have the power to change this agreement or to alter, modify or amend any of its provisions.

  • Initiation of Arbitration Pursuant to Section 110 of the Arbitration Act, the parties agree that a party may initiate Arbitration by giving written notice to the other party (“Arbitration Notice”) in the same manner that notice is permitted under Section 9.13 of the Agreement; provided, however, that the Arbitration Notice may not be given by email or fax. Arbitration will be deemed initiated as of the date that the Arbitration Notice is deemed delivered to such other party under Section 9.13 of the Agreement (the “Service Date”). After the Service Date, information may be delivered, and notices may be given, by email or fax pursuant to Section 9.13 of the Agreement or any other method permitted thereunder. The Arbitration Notice must describe the nature of the controversy, the remedies sought, and the election to commence Arbitration proceedings. All Claims in the Arbitration Notice must be pleaded consistent with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.

  • Location of Arbitration The arbitration shall take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the arbitrator shall issue any award at the place of arbitration. The arbitrator may conduct hearings and meetings at any other place agreeable to the parties or, upon the motion of a party, determined by the arbitrator as necessary to obtain significant testimony or evidence.

  • Cost of Arbitration The fees for a single Arbitrator or a Chair of a Board of Arbitration shall be shared equally by the parties. Other costs incurred by each party shall be the responsibility of that party.