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names. If the parties cannot mutually agree on an arbitrator from the list of nine (9), then the parties shall meet and flip a coin. The winning party shall strike one (1) name from the list and communicate that choice to the other party. The losing party will strike one (1) name from said list, and so on. The remaining name shall be the arbitrator. D. Decision -Time Limit: The arbitrator will meet and hear the matter at the earliest possible date after the selection of the arbitrator. After completion of the hearing, a decision shall be entered within thirty (30) calendar days or as soon as possible thereafter, unless an extension of time is agreed upon as provided for herein. E. Limitations -Scope -Powe r of the Arbitrator: The arbitrator will not have the authority to add to, subtract from, alter, change or modify the provisions of this Agreement. i. The arbitrator shall have the power to interpret and apply the terms of the Agreement and/or determine whether there has been a violation of the terms of this Agreement. ii. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the question or issue raised at Step 1 and/or Step 2. iii. In conducting a hearing, the arbitrator shall keep a verbatim record of testimony either by tape recording or court reporter. The party or parties requesting or using transcription of the official records shall share equally in the cost of such services. The arbitrator shall also have the authority to receive evidence and question witnesses. iv. Decisions regarding changes in past practices (Section 4.3) shall be advisory only. F. Arbitration Award -Damages -Expens-es : The arbitrator shall not have the authority to award punitive damages. i. Each party hereto shall pay the expenses of their own representatives, attorneys, witnesses and other costs associated with the presentation of their case and the expenses, as well as one-half (1/2) the expenses of the arbitrator. ARTICLE 19 -CLOTHING AND CLEANING ALLOWANCE 19.1 Each deputy shall have a minimum of three (3) complete winter and summer uniforms as required by the Sheriff. Such uniforms will be purchased by the Employer. The Sheriff may authorize optional or specialty uniforms. Once authorized by the Sheriff, employees may purchase the authorized optional uniform. The employees purchasing such uniforms shall not be reimbursed for the purchase or the replacement from normal wear of the optional uniform. However, if said uniform is damaged as a result of performing the service of the Employer, the Sheriff shall replace or repair the uniform to its condition prior to the damage at no cost to the employee. 19 1 Kittitas County Line Deputies 1/1/17 -12/31/21