(a) Where there is a dispute between the parties to or persons bound by the Agreement or on whose behalf it was entered into concerning its content, meaning, application or alleged violation, the aggrieved party shall, after exhausting any grievance procedure in clause b) below, within thirty (30) teaching days of the event giving rise to the dispute or alleged violation, or within thirty (30) teaching days from the date on which the griever became aware of the event giving rise to the dispute or alleged violation, whichever is later, notify the other in writing, stating the nature / particulars of the dispute and the solution sought.
(b) Prior to a formal grievance being filed The Local Association will make an earnest effort to resolve the matter. This may include, as applicable, discussion with the Principal, Superintendent and/or The Board. Any discussion at this stage shall be without prejudice to the formal grievance process.
(c) Where the parties agree that an arbitration board rather than an arbitrator should determine the matter, the parties shall appoint an arbitration board to hear and determine the matter and issue a decision, which decision is final and binding on the parties and any person affected thereby.
(d) The provisions of the Labour Relations Act respecting the appointment, powers, duties and decisions of arbitrators and arbitration boards shall apply hereto.