Common use of Arbitrator's Authority Clause in Contracts

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the arbitrator shall have no authority to amend, nullify, add to, or subtract from the terms of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority to make any decision contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possible. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, proceedings the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying modifying, or varying in any way way, the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing the close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, proceedings it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, proceedings the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator’s decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's ’s interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's ’s services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, made providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the arbitrator The Arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of lawsla ws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The Arbitrators decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing the close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION UNlON and shall be based solely on the arbitratorArbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitratorArbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the proceedings and cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the arbitrator ‌ a. The Arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. b. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules or regulations regulation having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The Arbitrator’s decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's Arbitrator’s interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. c. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services Arbitrator’s service and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing provided it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and considerations of this AGREEMENTagreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER District and the UNIONbargaining representative, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing the close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER District and the UNION bargaining representative and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER District and the UNION, bargaining representative provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from from, the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENTAgreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only on the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION, Union and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue issue, not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way way, the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION Union and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and the proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNIONUnion, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, to or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way way, the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator’s decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing the close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to any extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's ’s interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's ’s services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENTAgreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNIONUnion, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION Union and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms tem1s of this AGREEMENT Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION, Union provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedingsproceeding, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall will have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENTAgreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted to the arbitrator in writing by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION, Union and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. . The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties The arbitrator’s decision shall be submitted in writing to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award Employer and Union within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of closing briefs by the parties, whichever is later, unless the parties agree in writing to an extension. The arbitrator’s decision shall will be binding on both the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION Union and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's ’s interpretation of or application of the express expressed terms of this AGREEMENT Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. . The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's ’s services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION, Union provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives representative and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the The UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority will be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying modifying, or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator’s decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall will be based solely on the arbitrator's ’s interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's ’s services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, made providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall will be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, to or subtract from the terms ternis and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make malce a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, to or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of lawsoflaws, rules mles, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt decision by the arbitratorof!aw. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing the close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both Ifboth parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The arbitrator’s decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing the close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's ’s interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's ’s services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, proceedings it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, proceedings the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the arbitrator a. The Arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, to or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, UNION and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. b. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying modifying, or varying in any way the application of laws, rules or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt The Arbitrator's decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER EMPLOYER, the UNION and the UNION employees and shall be based solely on the arbitratorArbitrator's interpretation of or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance evidence and testimony presented. C. c. The fees and expenses for the arbitratorArbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.

Arbitrator's Authority. A. It is expressly agreed by the parties that the The arbitrator shall have no authority right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENTAgreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted to the arbitrator in writing by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION, Union and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. . The arbitrator shall have no authority be without power to make any decision decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. Both parties The arbitrator’s decision shall be submitted in writing to this AGREEMENT recognize that the efficient administration of the AGREEMENT requires a prompt decision by the arbitrator. The parties therefore expect the arbitrator to render an award Employer and Union within thirty (30) calendar days whenever possiblefollowing close of the hearing or the submission of closing briefs by the parties, whichever is later, unless the parties agree in writing to an extension. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION Union and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's ’s interpretation of or application of the express expressed terms of this AGREEMENT Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. . The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's ’s services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER Employer and the UNION, Union provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing provided it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.