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expedited arbitrations. All fees and expenses for the arbitrators will be

divided equally between CSEA and the State. CSEA and the State will

determine the number of Expedited Resolution meeting days per month,
which will be detailed in the arbitrator’s contract. Additional Expedited

Resolution meeting days may be scheduled as needed. Except in unusual
circumstances, a maximum of six (6) cases will be scheduled for each

Expedited Resolution meeting day. The Panel Administrator will schedule
all cases and issue notifications regarding the Expedited Resolution

meetings, including the date, time and location.
(4) The parties shall provide copies of all relevant documents to the

opposing party at least two weeks prior to the Expedited Resolution
meeting. At that meeting, all efforts will be made to reach a satisfactory

resolution of the matter. The arbitrator will serve as a mediator to facilitate
a discussion of the issue(s) and the pursuit of an acceptable resolution. If

necessary, the arbitrator may choose to hear testimony and review formal
evidence.

(5) The arbitrator shall have the right to decide, in order to facilitate
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

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