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otherwise alter or supplement this agreement . The arbitrator shall have no authority to <br /> consider or rule upon any matter which is not subject to arbitration or which is not a <br /> grievance as defined in this agreement; and may not interpret this agreement in a manner <br /> inconsistent with the County' s management rights. This Agreement may not be construed by <br /> the arbitrator to supersede applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent as specifically <br /> provided herein. <br /> 13 . 04 The arbitrator may not issue declaratory opinions and shall be confined exclusively to the <br /> question that is presented, which question must be actual and existing. In any arbitration <br /> decision resulting in a retroactive adjustment, such adjustment shall be limited to ten calendar <br /> days prior to the date of the filing of the grievance. In any arbitration decision resulting in <br /> back pay to an aggrieved employee, such back pay shall be offset by interim earnings, <br /> including unemployment compensation. <br /> 13 . 05 The Union and only the Union shall have the exclusive right to proceed to arbitration on <br /> behalf of the bargaining unit members. <br /> ARTICLE 14 <br /> UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT <br /> 14. 01 The Employer will allot sufficient funds per employee per year for trousers, shirts, t-shirts, <br /> short-sleeve and long- sleeve polo shirts, shoes, hats, windbreakers, winter jackets, jumpsuits, <br /> cap, badge and name plate. <br /> 14. 02 The Employer will provide protective clothing and devices; bunker coat and bunker pants <br /> made ofNomex or similar material, boots, helmets, shatter-resistant face shield, gloves, safety <br /> glasses for welding and metal cutting, and any other safety equipment deemed necessary by <br /> management . Whenever practical, replacement will be made on the said employee's scheduled <br /> shift. <br /> 16 <br />