Common use of Formal Level 4 Clause in Contracts

Formal Level 4. 6.3.7.1 The parties shall jointly request that the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service provide a list of seven (7) names of arbitrators. The parties shall alternately strike the names of the arbitrators on the list until only one (1) remains, who shall serve as the arbitrator. The order of striking shall be determined by lot. 6.3.7.2 The arbitrator shall be without any authority to modify, change or alter the terms of this Agreement. 6.3.7.3 All costs for the services of the arbitrator, including but not limited to per diem expenses, travel and subsistence expenses, and the cost of any hearing room, shall be borne equally by the District and the Association. The proceeding shall be recorded by a certified reporter, and the cost for this service shall be borne equally by the District and the Association. All other costs shall be borne by the party incurring them. 6.3.7.4 The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the parties.