Common use of Fees and Expenses of Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Fees and Expenses of Arbitration. The Board and the Union shall each pay one-half (1/2) of the total cost of all arbitrator charges incurred in the arbitration process. However, expenses for witnesses who are not a party to the grievance shall be borne by the party that calls them and any recording costs will be borne by the requesting party(ies). If a transcript is required by the arbitrator, the parties shall split the cost. Copies of the transcript may only be obtained through the Court Reporter. If the transcript is obtained under the Public Records Act, the requesting party agrees to pay the Court Reporter an amount equal to the cost of the transcript.