- Decisions of arbitrators on matters properly before them shall be final and binding on the parties hereto, to the extent permitted by the Charter of the County.
- No arbitrator shall entertain, hear, decide or make recommendations on any dispute unless such dispute involves a position in a unit represented by the Association which has been certified as the recognized employee organization for such unit and unless such dispute falls within the definition of a grievance as set forth in subsection 33.1.
- Proposals to add to or change this MOU or written agreements or addenda supplementary hereto shall not be arbitrable and no proposal to modify, amend or terminate this MOU, nor any matter or subject arising out of or in connection with such proposals, may be referred to arbitration under this The arbitrator shall not have the power to amend or modify this MOU or written agreements or to establish any new terms or conditions of employment.
- If the Human Resources Director or an arbitrator resolves a grievance which involves suspension or discharge, they may agree to payment for lost time or to reinstatement with or without payment for lost time.
- If any award by an arbitrator requires action by the Board of Supervisors or the Civil Service Commission before it can be placed in effect, the County Manager and the Human Resources Director will recommend to the Board of Supervisors or the Civil Service Commission that it follow the award.
- No change in this MOU or interpretations thereof (except interpretations resulting from arbitration proceedings hereunder) will be recognized unless agreed to by the County and the Association.