He agreed in writing that should a dispute arise, they would use private arbitration.

The modified law allows for communities to use arbitration if the annexing cities fail to follow through with their service plans.

In the meantime, he said the full board of the authority had to agree to use arbitration.

Increasing numbers of businesses use commercial arbitration under the New York Convention 1958.

However, most other disputes that involve private rights between two parties can be resolved using arbitration.

The association says it confers with 12 to 15 companies a month that are beginning to use arbitration.

The commission proposes using binding arbitration if owners and a new union cannot negotiate their first contract.

Companies also use arbitration to insulate themselves from the risks of doing business.

Meanwhile, many nations signed treaties agreeing to use international arbitration rather than warfare to settle differences.

Boards can also avoid expensive litigation by using arbitration or mediation.