Common use of Decision Final and Binding Clause in Contracts

Decision Final and Binding. The Parties specifically agree that the arbitrator’s authority shall be strictly limited to interpreting and applying the explicit provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall not have authority to modify the agreement or create additional provisions not included in the Agreement. The Parties agree that neither the City nor the Association shall have ex parte communications with the arbitrator concerning any matter involved in the grievance submitted to the arbitrator. The written decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both Parties and may not be appealed by either Party, except for any decision procured by fraud or collusion or which exceeds the arbitrator’s jurisdiction, or which is based on legal conclusions or interpretations which are clearly contrary to existing law.