Fourth Step. If the answer of the Directors is not satisfactory, then the Executive Board (TFCA) and the employee will have 30 days as stated in the Third Step to call for a binding arbitration. The name of the arbitrator to be selected will be from a panel requested by the parties from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The City or the TFCA shall request a panel of seven (7) names from the FMCS. The parties shall select the arbitrator using the alternate strike off method. Within seven (7) days of the receipt of said panel, the City and Association shall strike names. In the event more than one grievance is referred to the same hearing, the costs of the arbitration shall be divided proportionately. All other expenses for witnesses or otherwise shall be borne by the party incurring the cost. However, any on-duty Department of Fire & Rescue Operations member called as a witness or as a representative by either side will continue to receive his regular rate of pay while attending such hearing, not to exceed the normal hours he would have been on duty.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
