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consider and dscitie oNy €!�e specific issue(s) submiited in wr�ting by the �MP�OYER anci the UIVtQN, a�d shatt hav� no auti�ariiy tv make a decisior� or� any other issue r�ot so submitted_ B_ ��e ari�itrator shail be wit�aut power to make decisions contrary to, ar i�consisient with, ar modi#ying or �arying in any way, the appficafion of taws, rules, or regula#ions having the #orce a�d effeci of law_ The arbitratar's deeision shat! be subrr�itted in writing withi� thirty (30} days foltowing the dose af the heari€�g or th� submission of briefs �y fhe parties, whiche�ec be �ater, unfess the parties agfee ta any ��e�sior�_ The decisian shatl be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION ar�d $hafl be based sofety on the arbitrator's �nterpretatian or apptication o� the express terrr�s o� this AGREEMENT a�d to the #acis of the grievance presenfed_ G_ The iees and expenses for #he arbitrator's services and prdceedir��s shaEl be borne equally by the EMPLOY�R and t�e UNiON, prov�cied that each pa�► shall be responsibfe far compensatir�y its own re�reser�tatives ar�ci w��esses_ !€ either pariy desires a �erbat�m recard of the praceedings, it rnay ca�se such a�ecord to be made, pravidir�g it pays for the record if both parties cfesire a verbatirn record o€ the proceedings, tF�e cast shaI) be shared eq�aify_ 5_6 Waiver �f a grievance is not presented wriihin ihe tirne #imiEs se€ farth abo�e, ii shait be considered "wai�ed". If a grie�ance is not ap�ea#ed to the next ste� within the spec�ed iime 1'tmit or agreeci extension thereof, it shall b� considered settied on the basis of fhe EfVIPL4YER'S last answer_ lf ih� EMPL4YER does naf answer a grier�ance or an appeal il�ereof wii�in ihe speeifiecf �me limits, lhe UN10N rrlay efect to treat t�e grievanee as deniecf at ihat step and immed�atety appeal the grie�ance �o the nexi s#ep. T�e tirne lirnit in each slep �ay �e �?ctendecf by r��fua# agreer�ent of the E!l�PLGYER and the UN1QN_ ARTICLE V� -- DEFIN�TIONS 6_1 UNtON The Intematiar�ai Union af Operaki�g E�gineers, Local No_ 49, AFL-C1�_ 6.2 EMP�.OYER The City af Arden Hi[[s, Ramsey County, Minnesota, a Min�esota rnunicipal corpo�at�on_ 6_3 UNlON MEMBER A member o# tt�e lnfematiana! Urtior� of Operating Engineers, Locai No_ 49, AFL-CIQ_ 6_4 EMP�OYE� A�nernber of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit_ 6_5 BASE PAY RATE Th� emptoyee's hourly pay rate exc#usiv� of iongevi�y or any other speciat alfowance_ 6_6 SENIOR[TY 4