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If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings , <br /> it may cause such a record to be made , providing it pays <br /> for the record. If both parties desire 'a verbatim record <br /> of the proceedings the cost shall be shared equally. <br /> 6 . 6 WAIVER <br /> If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set <br /> forth above, it shall be considered "waived. " If a grievance <br /> is not appealed to the next step within the specified time <br /> limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered <br /> I <br /> settled on the basis of the EMPLOYER' S last answer. . If the { <br /> EMPLOYER does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof <br /> within the specified time limits , the UNION may elect to <br /> treat the grievance as denied at that step and immediately <br /> appeal the grievance to the next step. The time limit in <br /> each step may be extended by mutual agreement of the EMPLOYER <br /> and the UNION. <br /> 6 . 7 CHOICE OF REMEDY <br /> If, as a result of the EMPLOYER response in Step 4 , <br /> the grievance remains unresolved, and if the grievance involves <br /> the suspension , demotion, or discharge of an employee who has <br /> completed the required probationary period, . the grievance may <br /> be appealed either to Step 5 of ARTICLE VI or a procedure such <br /> as: Civil Service, Veteran' s Preference , or Fair Employment. <br /> If -appealed to any procedure other than Step 5 of ARTICLE VI <br /> the grievance is not subject to the arbitration procedure as <br /> provided in Step 5 of ARTICLE VI . The aggrieved employee <br /> -8- <br />