Factors to be considered by the arbitrator.
Denver City Charter, art. IX, § 9.9.10
in effect§ 9.9.10 - Factors to be considered by the arbitrator.
The arbitrator shall conduct the hearing and render a decision with due consideration of the need for a prompt, peaceful, and just settlement of all unresolved issues between the bargaining agent and the Corporate Authorities. The arbitrator may apply the standards commonly used in interest disputes but shall rely predominantly on the following in arriving at a decision:
(A) The interests and welfare of the public and the financial ability of the City to bear the costs involved;
(B) The lawful authority of the City;
(C) Stipulations of the parties;
(D) Comparison of the compensation, fringe benefits, and pensions of Denver Deputy Sheriffs with positions with similar duties and responsibilities in other departments which are similar in the scope of duties and responsibilities. However, while the arbitrator may consider such comparisons in making a decision, in no event shall the arbitrator make an award:
(i) That is indexed or otherwise expressed as a relationship to the compensation or fringe benefits of any other employee or employees who are not Deputy Sheriffs of the Denver Sheriff Department, or
(ii) That modifies pensions of Deputy Sheriffs; and
(E) The cost of living.
(Charter 1960, C5.83-10; added March 20, 1995)
Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIHORU_SUBTITLE_BCH_ARTIXEM_PT9COBADESH_S9.9.10FABECOARFetched: 10/27/2026