ARBITRATOR FEE. The arbitrator shall xxxx each of the local parties for one-half (½) of the total fees and expenses. Prior to the hearing, the Association (or the employee if acting on own behalf) and the City will give the Arbitrator the name, position and address of their designated representatives to whom the Arbitrator shall forward xxxxxxxx and decisions. The Association shall always be entitled to receive a copy of all arbitration decisions. All expenses shall be borne equally by both parties. However, expenses relating to the calling of witnesses, the obtaining of depositions or any other similar expenses associated with such proceedings shall be borne by the party at whose request such witnesses were called or depositions taken, except that an employee who is paid for lost time by the employer shall not be paid as a witness.
ARBITRATOR FEE. 28 The arbitrator's fee shall be borne by the loser as determined by the 29 arbitrator. Each party shall be responsible for the costs of presenting 30 its case to arbitration.
