Sec. 02.01.06.03. Pool of Volunteer Arbitrators

A. Maintenance of Pool. The Arbitration Administrator may maintain a pool of volunteer arbitrators who will be selected to hear arbitrations that are not conducted by the Chief Arbitrator. A pool shall represent, to the extent feasible, a broad cross section of individuals from all parts of the State. The Arbitration Administrator will endeavor to obtain participation of a sufficient number of arbitrators from each region of the State to assure that arbitrations from that region will be heard and decided promptly.

B. Qualifications of Arbitrators.

(1) Individuals selected for the pool will be persons at least 21 years old who:

(a) Have reputations for honesty, fairness, and diligence;

(b) Have the ability to analyze the facts and law, and resolve disputes in an impartial, just, and common sense manner;

(c) Are able to write clearly and demonstrate the reasoning followed in reaching the decision;

(d) Demonstrate maturity and judgment; and

(e) Are willing to commit the time that will be needed to assure that arbitrations assigned to them may be scheduled and decided promptly.

(2) Volunteer arbitrators may be, but are not required to be, lawyers.

C. Training. Volunteer arbitrators will be required to participate in one or more training programs, including training in:

(1) How to conduct a hearing;

(2) Applicable laws; and

(3) Writing of an arbitration decision.