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The arbitrator shad be without authority to recommend any right or relief on an alleged grievance occurring at any time other than the contract period in which such right originated or to make any awazd based on rights arising under any previous agreement, grievance, or practices. The arbitrator shad not establish any new or different wage rates not negotiated as part of this agreement. In the event of a monetary awazd, the arbitrator shad iimit any retroactive settlement to the date the grievance was presented to the Employer in Step 1 of the grievance procedure. The question of arbitrability of a grievance may be raised by either party before the arbitration hearing of the grievance on the grounds that the matter is non-arbitrable or beyond the arbitratoes jurisdiotion. The first question to be placed before the arbitrator wig be whether or not the grievance is arbitrable. If the arbitrator determines the grievance is within the purview of arbitrability, the grievance will be heard on its merits before the same arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator shad be final and binding on the grievant, the F.O.P. and the Employer. The arbitrator shall be requested to issue his doeision within thiriy (30) calendar days after the conclusion of testimony and argvment or submission of final briefs. The cost and fees of the arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties. The expense of any non-employee witness shall be borne, if any, by the party caliing them. The fees of the court reporter shall be paid by the pariy asldng for one: such fees shall be split equally if both parties desire a reporter, or request a copy of any transcripts. Any bazgaining unit member whose attendance is required for such heazings shall not iose pay (26)