Step 4 If the grievance or dispute is still unsettled, either party may, within thirty (30) calendar days after the reply is due, file the grievance or dispute with the American Arbitration Association for settlement according to their procedure. The American Arbitration Association pursuant to its rules and regulations shall conduct the arbitration. Its decision will be final and binding upon the parties.

ARTICLE VII GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION The purpose of this Article is to establish a procedure for consultation on the settlement of disputes concerning the application or interpretation of this Agreement. The employee and the Union agree to use every reasonable effort to prevent grievances from arising and to settle grievances, whenever possible, in advance of Step One of the Grievance Procedure. Section].

In the event that the parties fail to reach a settlement by the expiration of the contract, it shall automatically continue in full force and effect until a new agreement is consummated.

In the event that the parties fail to reach a settlement by the expiration of the contract, it shall automatically continue in full force and effect until a new agreement is consummated. \ Agreed to and signed this | DEBo.K day of September, 2014 For the Town of Berlin, For the Berlin Police Union, 43 SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT The Berlin Police Union, Local 264, MCOP and the Town of Berlin, hereby agree to the following: A.

Satisfactory settlement of the grievance is made, it may: C. If no Be appealed to arbitration by written notice of such intention to appeal within fifteen (15) working days after the receipt of the written answer under Step B is due. This appeal to arbitration shall be in accordance with the procedure and conditions in Article VII. A grievance not initiated within the time specified shall be deemed waived.

By the Union: In any matter not covered in this Agreement which is a mandatory subject for collective bargaining, the Union may raise such issue with the Committee for consultation and negotiation; except that the Union shall not renew or seek to renew any question introduced, debated and settled, either negatively or affirmatively, during the bargaining prior to final settlement.

Employment rights for Employees who receive lump sum settlements shall be in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 152 & 48, and all other - General Laws and regulations relative thereto. 24.2 Indemnification of employees covered by this Agreement shall be in accordance with the provisions of MGL, Chapter 41, Section 100.

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. 16 23.2 If settlement is not reached by June 30, 2016 or June 30 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

The rights of the City of Haverhill and employees of the Police Department of the City of Haverhill covered by this Agreement, shall be governed by the provisions of this Agreement and the City of Haver hill and the Haverhill Police Patrolmens Association hereby agree that they shall both beco me and remain bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement for the orderly settlement of all questions covered therein, 2 NON-DISCRIMINATION The City

Not more than fifteen (15) days follow the purpose of considering the collective bargaining negotiations shall commence for terms of a successor agreement. any subsequent year, this If settlement is not reached by June 30, 2014, or June 30 of ght of the tenth day AGREEMENT shall continue in force and effect until midni 20 following written notice given by either the Town or the Union of its intentions to terminate this AGREEMENT. ARTICLE 22.