AVSTA CSEA-CONTRACT-April 12, 2023

terms of this Agreement.

20.4.3.7

The arbitrator's decision will be in writing and will set forth his/her findings of fact, reasoning, and conclusions on the issues submitted.

20.4.3.8

The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding upon both parties hereto.

20.4.3.9

Either party may request a certified court reporter to record the entire arbitration hearing. The cost of the services and expenses of such court reporter shall be paid by the party requesting the reporter or shared by the parties, if they both mutually agree. The costs of the services of the arbitrator including per diem expenses, if any, and his/her travel and subsistence expenses, and the cost of any hearing room will be borne equally (50%) by each party and neither party shall be responsible for the expense or witnesses called by the other. The arbitrator may hear and determine only one (1) grievance at a time, unless the parties expressly agree otherwise; however, both parties will, in good faith, endeavor to handle, in an expeditious and convenient manner, case which involve the same or similar facts and issues.

20.4.3.10

20.4.3.11

20.4.3.12

Each party shall bear the expense of presentation of its own case.

20.4.3.13

Agency-paid release time shall be available for current Agency employees if called to be a witness for either party.

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