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