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3. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as extending the right of hearing to a Stewardess during her probationary period.

4. If, as a result of any hearings or appeals there-from, it is found that such discipline or dismissal was not justified, the Stewardess shall be reinstated without loss of seniority and made whole for any loss of pay she suffered by reason of such discipline or dismissal and her personnel records shall be corrected and cleared of the charge or charges. In determining the amount of back wages due a Stewardess who has been re-instated as a result of the procedures outlined in this Agreement, the maximum liability of the Company shall be limited to the amount of wages she would have earned in the service of the Company had she not been disciplined or dismissed.

5. When it is mutually agreed that a stenographic report is to be taken of any hearing provided for in this Agreement, the cost will be borne equally by both parties to the dispute. When it is not mutually agreed that stenographic report may be taken by either of the parties to the dispute. A copy shall be furnished to the other party upon request, provided that the cost of taking and transcribing such stenographic record shall be borne equally by both parties to the dispute.

6. Stewardesses chosen to act as representatives or witnesses for another Stewardess under the procedures set forth in this Section shall be granted a leave of absence for a period of time sufficient for her to appear as such representative or witness. Such witnesses or representatives who are employees of the Company will be given contingent air transportation over the Company's system frrom their domicile to the location of the hearing and return to the extent provided by law.

7. If, after the appeal provisions provided for in Paragraph C of this Section have been complied with, further appeal by the Stewardess shall be to the System Board of Adjustment as provided for in Section 13 of this Agreement provided such appeal is made within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the Stewardess of the decision of the Vice President-Passenger Service or his designee. 

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SECTION 13

SYSTEM BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

A. In compliance with Section 204, Title II of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, there is hereby established a System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of adjusting and deciding disputes or grievances which may arise under the terms of this Agreement and any amendments or additions thereto, and which are properly submitted to it after all steps for settling disputes and grievances as set forth in Section 11 have been exhausted.

B. The System Board of Adjustment shall consist of four (4) members, two (2) selected by the Company and two (2) selected by the Association. 

C. Members of the Board will serve for one (1) year from the date of their appointment, or until their successors have been duly appointed.

Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be filled in the same manner as is provided herein for the selection and appointment of the original members of the Board.

D. The Board shall have jurisdiction over disputes between any employee or the Association and the Company and between the Company and the Association or any employee growing out of grievances or out of interpretation or application of any of the terms of this Agreement. The jurisdiction of the Board shall not extend to proposed changes in hours of employment, basic rates of compensation or working conditions covered by this Agreement or any amendment thereto.

E. The Board shall consider any dispute properly submitted to it by any employee covered by this Agreement, by the President of the Association or by the chief operating officer of the Company when such dispute has not been previously settled in accordance with the terms provided for in this Agreement, provided that the dispute is filed with the Board within thirty (30) days after the procedure provided for in this Agreement has been exhausted. If a dispute is not filed within such time the action of the Company or Association shall become final and binding. 

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