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The cost and fees of the arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties. The expense of <br />any non employee witness shall be borne, if any, by the party calling them. The fees of the court <br />reporter shall be paid by the party asking for one: such fees shall be split equally if both parties <br />desire a reporter, or request a copy of any transcripts. Any bargaining unit member whose <br />attendance is required for such hearings shall not lose pay or benefits to the extent such hearing <br />hours are during normally scheduled working hours at the day of the hearing. <br />ARTICLE 17 <br />DISCIPLINE <br />17.1 The tenure of every employee subject to the terms of this agreement shall be <br />during good behavior and efficient service. The Employer may take disciplinary action against any <br />employee in the bargaining unit only for just cause. The Employer may take disciplinary action for <br />actions which occur while an employee is on duty, or which occur while an employee is working <br />under the colors of the Employer, or in instances where the employee's conduct violates his oath <br />of office, or applicable rules and regulations. Forms of disciplinary action are: <br />1. Written warning <br />2. Written reprimand <br />3. Suspension without pay (at the option of the employee, and with the concurrence <br />of the Employer, accrued vacation or holiday time maybe forfeited equal to the <br />length of the suspension. Record of suspension will be maintained.) <br />4. Reduction in pay or rank <br />5. Discharge. <br />17.2 Whenever the Employer determines that an employee maybe disciplined for just <br />cause that could result in suspension, reduction, or termination, a disciplinary hearing will be <br />scheduled with the Chief of Police, within thirty (30) calendar days from the presentation to the <br />(26) <br />