1. (a) The Arbitrator, in coordination with the Parties and the Office of Administrative Hearings, shall set the date and time for all hearings conducted under these rules and shall serve written notice thereof on all Parties no later than 15 days prior to the date of hearing, provided, however, that no less than 30 days' notice shall be given for the hearing on the merits of the Arbitration.
2. (b) In the absence of agreement of the Petitioner and Respondent, the Arbitrator may, for the convenience of Petitioner, Respondent and the Arbitrator, order any hearing at any location.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10240.5 and 10245.2, Public Contract Code. Reference: Section 1670, Civil Code; Executive Order No. B50-78; and Sections 10240.5 and 10245.4, Public Contract Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 381 to new section 1381 filed 6-20-97; operative 7-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 25).

2. Renumbering of former section 1381 to new section 1346, renumbering and amendment of former section 1313 to new section 1381(a), and renumbering and amendment of former section 1350 to new section 1381(b) filed 8-15-97; operative 8-15-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 33).