RESOLVING GRIEVANCE

Subpart 1. Procedure to hear grievance. The commissioner must either: A. conduct a hearing on the grievance according to part 5510.5470 ; or B. follow the requirements for selecting an arbitrator under Minnesota Statutes, section 179A.16, subdivision 4 . Subp. 2. Arbitrator duties. An arbitrator selected under subpart 1, item B: A. has the same authority and duties as the commissioner under parts 5510.5380 to 5510.5490 ; and B. must have the arbitrator's fees and expenses paid equally by the parties.