Section 6: In a retroactivity dispute, a settlement or adjustment by the employer, or an Arbitrators award shall not be retroactive beyond the occurrence of the events giving rise to the instant grievance. Section 7: An Arbitrator shall not have the power to render a decision concerning any matter which has not been presented in accordance with the procedures set forth above.

Section 6: In a retroactivity dispute, no settlement or adjustment by the employer, nor shall the Arbitrators award be retroactive beyond the occurrence of the events giving rise to the instant grievance. Section 7: An Arbitrator shall not have the power to render a decision concerning any matter which has not been presented in accordance with the procedures set forth above.

Step 3: If the grievance or dispute is still unsettled, either party may, within thirty (30) days after the reply of the Board of Selectmen is due, submit the grievance or dispute to the American Arbitration Association for settlement according to their procedures. 8.20 The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and the Arbitrator shall be requested to issue his/her decision within thirty (30) days after the conclusion

The Board shall first attempt to mediate between the parties to strive for a mutually satisfactory settlement to the grievance before proceeding with arbitration. The jurisdiction of said Board shall be limited to the interpretation and application of the provisions of this contract, and said Board shall not have the authority to alter, modify or amend this contract.

However, an employee may present a grievance to the employer and have such grievance heard without the intervention of the Association provided that the Association be afforded the right to be present at all grievance hearings and no settlement inconsistent with the terms of the contract be effected. The purpose of the Grievance Procedure is to produce prompt and equitable solutions to those problems which from time to time may arise.

Settlement must be made prior to the final check issuance. ARTICLE XX INSURANCE 1. The Committee agrees to pay 75% of a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plan in accordance with the provisions of the relevant sections of Chapter 328 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Said insurance programs will be the best available under the aforementioned statute(s). 2.

The rights of the Town and the Patrolmen/Sergeant(s) of the Police Department as further detailed herein shall be governed by the provisions of this Agreement and said Agreement shall be observed for the orderly settlement of all questions. ARTICLE I RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT Section 1. The Town recognizes the MASS C.O.P.

Not more than fifteen (15) days following receipt of such notice, collective bargaining negotiations shall commence for the purpose of considering the terms of a new or modified agreement. 15.2 30th of force and If any settlement subsequent effect until written notice given intention to terminate is not reached by June 30, year this Agreement shall midnight of the by either the this Agreement.

If settlement is not reached by June 30, 2020 or June 30th of any subsequent year this Agreement shall continue in force and effect until midnight of the tenth (10) day following written notice given by either the Town or the Union of its intention to terminate this Agreement. AFSCME, COUNCIL 93 LOCAL 1700 ue 2/99 Dated?

To provide for the expeditious and mutually satisfactory settlement of questions arising with respect to wages and other conditions of employment of any employee or group of employees or out of the interpretation or application of any terms of this agreement, the procedures hereinafter set forth shall be followed. B.