Conduct of the Hearing. The arbitrator shall hold the hearing at or near the work location of the original grievant, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties. At least ten days in advance of the scheduled hearing, the Parties shall meet to attempt to draft a submission agreement. They shall attempt to agree on the precise issue to be submitted to arbitration, a stipulation of facts, joint exhibits, and any other matter designed to expedite the arbitration process. If the Parties are unable to agree on the precise issue to be submitted, each Party shall submit its own version of the issue and the arbitrator shall decide the precise issue to be arbitrated. Except as modified by the provisions of this Agreement, arbitration provisions shall be conducted in accordance with the prevailing Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. If the arbitrator or either Party requests that post-hearing briefs be submitted, the arbitrator shall establish a date for the submission of such briefs and the hearing will be deemed to have been closed by such date.
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