Streamlined Arbitration. If the parties agree to utilize streamlined arbitration in place of the current procedure set forth in Paragraph 4, they will use the following streamlined arbitration procedures. The streamlined arbitration procedure will be to select an arbitrator using an FMCS list of seven (7) arbitrators. The Firefighters will strike the first name. The hearing will be scheduled within thirty (30) calendar days of the selection of the arbitrator unless the parties agree to extend this period. The hearing will not include briefs, and the award is due within five (5) business days of the closing of the hearing. The award of the arbitrator will be in writing. The arbitrator will not have any power to add to, subtract from, or modify this Agreement. The cost of the arbitration will be as provided in Paragraph 5. The award is final and binding except as provided by law. If a court reporter is requested by either party, the party requesting the reporter shall pay all the costs of the reporter and provide copies of the transcript to the arbitrator and the other party. If the parties do not agree to streamlined arbitration, the normal arbitration procedures contained in Paragraph 5 will apply.
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