Common use of Step C Clause in Contracts

Step C. 16.3.1 Within ten (10) school days of the decision of the Grievance Committee, either party may by written notice require the establishment of an Arbitration Board. Each party shall appoint one member as its representative on an Arbitration Board and the two members so appointed shall endeavor to select an independent Chairperson. If they fail to do this they shall apply to the Director of Mediation Services to select a Chairperson. 16.3.2 This Arbitration Board shall determine its own procedure and its decision will be final. 16.3.3 This Arbitration Board shall not change, modify or alter any of the terms of this agreement. 16.3.4 Each party shall bear the cost of their nominee and shall share equally the cost of the arbitrator. 16.3.5 The purpose of the grievance procedure is to ensure that all grievances are processed properly and expeditiously. Timelines are mandatory unless mutually agreed otherwise. If the teacher or Association fails to comply with the provisions of the grievance procedures, the grievance shall be considered abandoned. If the School Division fails to comply with the grievance procedure, the teacher or Association may advance the grievance to the next step of the grievance procedure. Time limits may be extended by mutual agreement of both parties. 16.3.6 At any stage in the grievance process either party may suggest mediation, and upon mutual agreement a mediation process can be used. Decisions of the mediator are non-binding on either party, nor do they preclude continuing with the grievance process. Selection of a Mediator will be by mutual agreement and costs will be shared equally.