Any matter which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission or any Retirement Board established by law shall not be a subject of grievance or arbitration hereunder. Section 9. By mutual consent, the parties may elect to utilize the services of the State Board of Conciliation and Mediation. Section 10. Pre-arbitration meeting.

Any matter which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission or any Retirement Board established by law shall not be a subject of grievance or arbitration hereunder. Section 9. By mutual consent, the parties may elect to utilize the services of the state Board of Conciliation and Mediation. Section 10. Pre-Arbitration Hearing.

Any matter which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission or any Retirement Board established by law shall not be a subject of grievance or arbitration hereunder. Section 9. By mutual consent, the parties may elect to utilize the services of the state Board of Conciliation and Mediation. Section 10. Pre-Arbitration Hearing.

The parties agree that the City will request the Civil Service Commission to conduct promotional examinations according to the following schedule: Lieutenants Exam...Commencing November 1999 once every two years. Captains Exam...Commencing November 1999 once every two years. Deputies Exam...Commencing with the next scheduled exam and every two years after.

An Employee who is aggrieved by a Civil Service disciplinary decision of the appointing authority must within ten (10) days of the receipt of such decision elect to appeal the action to the Civil Service Commission, or provide written notice of his/her intent to arbitrate, but cannot file both in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 150E, Section 8.

In regard to disciplinary actions, such members may choose to file a demand for arbitration or an appeal to the Civil Service Commission. Such determination must be made after receipt of the appointing authoritys decision after hearing. In addition, members separated from positions under M.G.L. c. 31, 39 shall be reinstated after being given written notice by first class mail.

No award may be made retroactive for more than thirty days prior to the date the grievance was reduced to writing under Step 2, except in cases where the affected employee was unaware of the grievance for reasons beyond his control. 14.2 The grievance and arbitration procedure hereunder shall not apply to any action of the Town which is subject to review by the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board or by the Civil Service Commission.

No award may be made retroactive for more than thirty days prior to the date the grievance was reduced to writing under Step 2, except in cases where the affected employee was unaware of the grievance for reasons beyond his control. 14.2 The grievance and arbitration procedure hereunder shall not apply to any action of the Town which is subject to review by the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board or by the Civil Service Commission.

his of because or of agents other or Authority her the Employer or membership activity Union. the in employee any against The no discrimination against Employer further agrees that there will be of this Agreement. any member for his adherence to any provision ARTICLEV GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURE ment to the Notwithstanding any provision of this Agree A. on of the any matter which is subject to the jurisdicti contrary, Board established by Civil

Accordingly, the provisions of Chapter 31 of the Massachusetts General Laws and all rules and regulations promulgated by the Civil Service Commission thereunder shall, as they apply to said employees, be adhered to.