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resolution of the matter and based on the information presented by the

parties at the Expedited Resolution meeting, whether there needs to be a

second settlement meeting to review additional information or
documentation, or to hear from additional witnesses. Before the initial

meeting is concluded, the parties shall agree as to whether the matter will
be scheduled for a second meeting.

(6) In those cases where the appointing authority is not seeking the
employee’s termination, if the matter is not settled at the Expedited

Resolution meeting and the arbitrator believes that no additional
information, documentation or witness testimony is necessary, the

arbitrator shall issue a short, written decision and award no later than seven
(7) calendar days following the meeting.

(7) If the matter still cannot be settled or decided by the arbitrator
without either additional evidence or testimony, the arbitrator may conduct

a one (1) day expedited arbitration hearing. Before the Expedited
Resolution settlement meeting is concluded, the parties and the arbitrator

shall agree on the issue and the witnesses to be presented at the expedited
arbitration. After the conclusion of the expedited arbitration, the arbitrator

shall issue a short, written decision and award within fourteen (14) calendar
days.

(8) In those cases where the appointing authority is seeking the
employee’s termination and the matter is not settled at the Expedited

Resolution meeting, the employee may request a one (1) day expedited
arbitration hearing to be held before the same arbitrator or, in the

alternative, the employee may request arbitration pursuant to Section 33.4

- Disciplinary Arbitration and the arbitrator shall so inform the Panel
Administrator, who shall schedule the case for arbitration pursuant to
Section 33.4. If the employee is also suspended or temporarily reassigned

pursuant to Article 33.3(j), the Panel Administrator shall give the case

priority in assignment and shall forthwith set the matter down for hearing
to be held within thirty (30) days.
(9) Should the arbitrator believe that a disciplinary matter cannot be

presented at an expedited arbitration within one (1) day, the arbitrator shall

have the authority to refer the case back to the Panel Administrator for
arbitration pursuant to Section 33.4.

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