Common use of Second Level Clause in Contracts

Second Level. In case of impasse at Level 1, wherein the Fire Chief acts in opposition to the aggrieved, the grievant may request mediation. If the parties are unable to agree upon an acceptable mediator they shall petition the California State Mediation/Conciliation Service for a mediator. Any cost incurred through the use of the mediator, which has been agreed to in advance, shall be borne equally by the parties. The mediator shall make no public recommendations nor take any public position concerning the issue(s), but shall work directly with the parties involved.

Second Level. In case of an impasse at Level 1, wherein the Fire Chief acts in opposition to the aggrieved, the grievant may request mediation. If the parties are unable to agree upon an acceptable mediator mediator, they shall petition the California State Mediation/Conciliation Service for a mediator. Any cost incurred through the use of the mediator, which has been agreed to in advance, shall be borne equally by the parties. The mediator shall make no public recommendations nor take any public position concerning the issue(s), but shall work directly with the parties involved.