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B. The arbitrator shall be without power to make 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. The arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in writing. The decision shall be binding on both the Employer and the Union and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation 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. 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. 6.6 Choice of Remed\ _: If, as a result of the written Employer response in Step 2, the grievance remains unresolved, and if the grievance involves the suspension, demotion, or discharge of an employee who has completed the required probationary period, the grievance may be appealed either to Step 3 of Article 6 or a procedure such as: Civil Service or Veteran's Preference. If appealed to any procedure other than Step 3 of this Article, the grievance is not subject to the arbitration procedure set forth herein. The aggrieved employee shall indicate in writing which procedure is to be utilized - Step 3 of this Article or another appeal procedure and shall sign a statement to the effect that the choice of any other procedure, precludes the aggrieved employee from making an additional appeal through Step 3 of this grievance procedure. 6.7 Postmark: A grievance shall be considered to have been within the time limits set forth in this Article if it is postmarked or delivered by electronic means within the time limits specified. ARTICLE 7 DISCIPLINE 7.1 The Employer will discipline for just cause only. Discipline shall be in the form of - a) Oral Reprimand. b) Written Reprimand. c) Suspension without pay. d) Demotion. e) Discharge. The parties recognize the principles of progressive discipline but acknowledge and agree that the appropriate level of discipline in each case depends on the circumstances. Progressive discipline does not require that discipline be imposed in the order listed in this Section. 9