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16.056. Decisions: The decision by the arbitrator shall be rendered within thirty (30) business days after the close of the hearing. Decision by the arbitrator in cases properly before him/her shall be final and binding upon the parties, subject however, to the limitations of arbitration decisions as provided by the PELRA. 16.057. Expenses: Each party shall bear its own expenses in connection with arbitration, including expenses relating to the party's representatives, witnesses, and any other expenses which the party incurs in connection with presenting its case in arbitration. A transcript or recording shall be made of the hearing at the request of either party and the cost shall be borne by the requesting party or, if the request is mutual, the cost shall be shared. The parties shall share equally fees and expenses of the arbitrator and any other expenses which the parties mutually agree are necessary for the conduct of the arbitration, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses.. 16.058. Jurisdiction: The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction over disputes or disagreements relating to grievances properly before the arbitrator pursuant to the terms of this procedure. The jurisdiction of the arbitrator shall not extend to proposed changes in terms and conditions of employment as defined herein and contained in this written Agreement; nor shall an arbitrator have jurisdiction over any grievance which has not been submitted to arbitration in compliance with the terms of the grievance and arbitration procedure as outlined herein. 16.06. Waiver: If a grievance is not presented in the manner and within the time limits set forth above, it shall be considered waived. If a grievance is not appealed to the next step in the manner and within the specific time limit set forth above, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's last offer. Employer will act in good faith to answer a grievance within the time limits set forth above. If the Employer does not answer a grievance within the time limits set forth above, it is deemed denied ARTICLE 17 DISCIPLINE 17.01. Progressive Discipline: 17.011 The Employer will discipline non -probationary Employees for just cause only. Discipline will be in one (1) or more of the following forms: A. Oral reprimand B. Written reprimand C. Suspension D. Demotion, or E. Discharge 17.012 Written reprimands, notices of suspensions, notices of demotion and notices of discharge which are to become part of an Employee's personnel file will be read and acknowledged by signature of the Employee. Employee and the Union will receive a copy of such reprimands and/or notices. After 24 months written reprimands will be removed from the Employee's personnel file. 17.013 Employees may examine their own individual personnel files once every six months in accordance with the data practice act. 17.014 Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of disciplinary action unless the Employee has been given adequate opportunity to have a Union representative present at such questioning. 17.015 Grievances relating to this article shall be initiated by the Union at Level 2 of the grievance 12 196142vl