Sec. 174.154. ARBITRATION BOARD. (a) Not later than the fifth day after the date an agreement to arbitrate is executed, each party shall:
(1) select one arbitrator; and
(2) immediately notify the other party in writing of the name and address of the arbitrator selected.
(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date an agreement to arbitrate is executed, the arbitrators named under Subsection (a) shall attempt to select a third (neutral) arbitrator. If the arbitrators are unable to agree on a third arbitrator, either party may request the American Arbitration Association to select the third arbitrator, and the American Arbitration Association may appoint the third arbitrator according to its fair and regular procedures. Unless both parties consent, the third arbitrator may not be the same individual who served as a mediator under Section 174.151.
(c) The arbitrator selected under Subsection (b) presides over the arbitration board.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 174 - Fire and Police Employee Relations
Subchapter E. Mediation; Arbitration
Section 174.153. Request for Arbitration; Agreement to Arbitrate
Section 174.154. Arbitration Board
Section 174.155. Arbitration Hearing
Section 174.156. Scope of Arbitration
Section 174.157. Evidence; Oath; Subpoena
Section 174.158. Arbitration Award
Section 174.159. Effect of Award
Section 174.160. Amendment of Award
Section 174.161. Beginning of New Fiscal Year
Section 174.162. Extension of Period
Section 174.163. Compulsory Arbitration Not Required
Section 174.164. Compensation of Arbitrators; Expenses of Arbitration