Decision of the arbitrator
2005, c.21, s.10
17.96(1)Upon completion of the presentation of evidence and representations, the arbitrator shall
(a)
accept the recommendation of the chief of police or civic authority and immediately dismiss or demote the member of a police force, or
(b)
reject the recommendation of the chief of police or civic authority and shall
(i)
not impose a remedial measure, or
(ii)
impose any remedial measure the arbitrator considers appropriate.
17.96(2)The arbitrator shall, within fifteen days after the completion of the arbitration hearing, give the parties notice in writing of the arbitrator’s decision.
17.96(3)If the arbitrator makes a decision under subparagraph (1)(
b)(i), no entry shall be made in the service record of discipline or personnel file of the member of a police force.
17.96(4)If the arbitrator makes a decision under paragraph (1)(
a) or subparagraph (1)(
b)(ii), an entry shall be made in the personnel file of the member of a police force.
17.96(5)The decision of the arbitrator is final and binding on the parties.
2005, c.21, s.10; 2021, c.25, s.1