Common use of Expedited Arbitration Process Clause in Contracts

Expedited Arbitration Process. The parties agree that by mutual consent only, any Grievances may be referred to an expedited Arbitration process as follows: Grievances referred to an expedited Arbitration process must be scheduled to be heard within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of referral, unless the hearing is delayed by mutual agreement between the parties and the Arbitrator. The parties shall make every reasonable attempt to proceed by an agreed statement of facts and admissions and minimize the use of witnesses. Whenever possible, the Arbitrator shall deliver the decision orally at the conclusion of the hearing, giving a bring resume of the reasons for the decisions and then confirm these conclusions in writing within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the hearing. When it is not possible to give an oral decision at the conclusion of the hearing, the Arbitrator shall render it in writing, setting out a brief resume of the reasons for decision. The Arbitrator must render the decision as soon as possible, but at all times within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the hearing.