- (a) The arbitrator or panel shall be in charge of the arbitration and all related proceedings, and shall have the full authority of a hearing officer as described in AS 36.30.670(b).
- (b) The arbitrator or panel shall conduct the arbitration fairly, impartially, and informally, with a view to expediting resolution of the dispute.
- (c) The arbitrator's or panel's rulings on all preliminary and procedural matters, including venue, scheduling, discovery, and evidentiary matters, are final and binding on the parties.
- (d) The arbitrator or panel may not participate in settlement discussions between the parties or in a mediation with the parties.
(Eff. 5/26/2004, Register 170)
Authority: AS 36.30.040, AS 36.30.870