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will request a list of seven (7) arbitrators from the State Mediation and <br />Conciliation Services. Once the list is received, the representatives of the <br />parties shall strike names until an arbitrator is chosen. The parties shall <br />mutually agree which party strikes the first name. If the parties cannot <br />mutually agree, the parties shall toss a coin to determine who shall strike the <br />first name. Once the arbitrator is selected, the parties will contact the <br />arbitrator to schedule a hearing. <br />B. Hearing Process: During the hearing, the formal rules of evidence do not apply. The <br />cost of the arbitration including but not limited to the list of arbitrators, the arbitrator <br />themselves, and the court reporter shall be split evenly between the City and <br />Association. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding. The arbitrator shall <br />issue their decision within thirty (30) calendar days from the conclusion of the <br />hearing, unless the parties agree otherwise. <br />19.4 Alleged violations of City Rules, Regulations, and Policies. <br />A. If an employee, group of employees, or the Association (grievant) believes there has <br />been a violation or misapplication of a City rule, regulation, or policy, the grievant <br />may file a grievance within ten (10) calendar days of the alleged violation or <br />misapplication or when the grievant knew or should have reasonably become aware <br />of the facts giving rise to the grievance. <br />B. Step 1. <br />A grievant must submit a grievance in writing to the Executive Director of <br />Human Resources or designee. <br />2. The Chief of Police shall meet with the employee within ten (10) calendar <br />days after submission of the grievance. <br />3. The Chief of Police shall deliver the Step 1 written response to the employee <br />within ten (10) calendar days after meeting with the employee. <br />C. Step 2. <br />If the grievant is not satisfied with the Step 1 response, the grievant must <br />submit the grievance in writing to Step 2 to the Executive Director of Human <br />Resources or designee within ten (10) calendar days of receiving the Step 1 <br />response. <br />2. The City Manager or designee shall meet with the employee within twenty- <br />one (21) days after submission of the Step 2 grievance. The City Manager or <br />52 <br />