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issue submitted to him in writing by the EMPLOYER and the <br /> UNION and shall have no authority to make decision on any <br /> • other issue not so submitted to him. The arbitrator shall be <br /> without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent <br /> with or modifying or varying in any way the application for <br /> laws, rules or regulations having the force and effect of the <br /> law. The arbitrator shall submit his decision in writing <br /> within thirty (30) days following the close of the hear- <br /> ing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is <br /> later unless the parties agree to an extension. The decis- <br /> ion shall be based solely upon the arbitrator ' s interpretation <br /> or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT on the <br /> facts of the grievance presented. <br /> All documents, communications and records dealing with a <br /> grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files <br /> of the involved employee(s) . - <br /> The time limits established in this Article may be extended or <br /> modified by mutual consent of the EMPLOYER and the UNION and <br /> shall be in writing. <br /> Employees shall be allowed reasonable time to process <br /> grievances during working hours without loss of pay. <br /> ARTICLE XXVI RIGHT OF SUB-CONTRACT <br /> • Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall prohibit or restrict the right of the <br /> EMPLOYER from sub-contracting work performed by employees covered by <br /> this AGREEMENT. <br /> ARTICLE XXVII CLOTHING ALLOWANCE <br /> The EMPLOYER shall supply at no cost to the employees, all required <br /> uniform items and reasonable replacements. <br /> ARTICLE XXVIII EMPLOYER AUTHORITY <br /> The UNION recognizes the prerogative of the EMPLOYER to operate and <br /> manage its affairs in all respects in accordance with existing and <br /> future laws and regulations- of appropriate authorities including <br /> municipalities personnel policies and work rules. Rules and regula- <br /> tions shall be reasonable and consistent with this AGREEMENT and <br /> applied uniformly and without discrimination. The prerogatives and <br /> authority which the EMPLOYER has not officially abridged, delegated <br /> or modified by this AGREEMENT are retained by the EMPLOYER. <br /> ARTICLE XXIX NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE <br /> • The provisions of the AGREEMENT shall be applied equally and without <br /> discrimination by the EMPLOYER and the UNION to all employees regard- <br /> less of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital <br /> status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age. <br /> 11 <br /> I <br />