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ARTICLE 13 <br /> ARBITRATION <br /> 13 . 01 In the event that the grievance is not settled at Step 3 within the time <br /> allowed , it may then be submitted to arbitration . Submission to arbitration <br /> must be made within ten calendar days (excluding weekends or County- <br /> recognized holidays) of the date that the Step 3 decision was rendered ; <br /> provided , however, this period may be extended upon the mutual agreement <br /> of both parties . If the parties fail to agree to the appointment of an arbitrator, <br /> the party requesting arbitration shall apply to the Federal Mediation and <br /> Conciliation Service for a list of seven arbitrators who reside in Florida . The <br /> party requesting arbitration shall strike the first name from the list, and the <br /> parties shall thereafter alternate in the striking of names . The party <br /> requesting arbitration shall notify the last remaining person on the list of <br /> his/her selection as the arbitrator in the case . Hearings before the arbitrator <br /> shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Federal Mediation and <br /> Conciliation Service . Testimony shall be given under oath . <br /> 13 . 02 As promptly as possible after the arbitrator has been selected, the arbitrator <br /> shall conduct a hearing between the parties and consider the grievance. The <br /> decision of the arbitrator will be served upon the union and the County in <br /> writing . It shall be the obligation of the arbitrator to make a best effort to rule <br /> within 30 calendar days after the hearing and receipt of post-hearing briefs . <br /> 25 <br />