Common use of Fourth Stage Clause in Contracts

Fourth Stage. If the grievant and/or the Union is dissatisfied with the decision of the County Executive, the Union may, within twenty (20) working days, submit any grievance under this Agreement to binding arbitration under the rules of the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, at equal expense to both parties. The parties reserve the right to substitute a mutually agreed upon arbitrator, or panel of arbitrators, in lieu of utilizing the New York State Public Employment Relations Board.