Arbitration Level. If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at the mediation level, the Federation may request, in writing, within ten (10) days a hearing before an arbitrator. If the Federation should decline to request arbitration a grievant may request a hearing before the Board of Trustees within the ten (10) day time period. Such written request shall be filed in the office of the superintendent as per guidelines above. When arbitration has been requested, the parties shall contact the California State Mediation and Conciliation Services for a list of seven (7) arbitrators. The Federation and the representative from the office of the superintendent shall alternately strike names from such list until only one (1) name remains. Each party shall bear the full cost of its representation in arbitration. The arbitrator's fees and charges shall be divided equally between the Federation and the District. A certified court reporter may be employed to record verbatim the entire arbitration hearing if requested by either the grievant or the District. In any case in which a court reporter is involved, the parties shall share equally the cost of such reporter, including per diem, mileage, and other out-of-pocket expenses. If the arbitrator requests a court reporter, the parties shall likewise share equally the cost of such reporter. The cost of transcripts shall be borne by the party ordering such transcripts. The function of arbitration shall be:
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
