Section 484.704. Designation of arbitration panel or arbitrator.

Rule 4. (1) Arbitrations may be conducted by a  single  arbitrator  or  a panel.

(2)   If a panel is used, it shall consist of 1 or more members of  the commission's staff to be appointed by the director of the telecommunications division and the director of the regulatory  affairs  division,  and  1 administrative law judge appointed by the administrative law manager assigned to the commission. If a non-staff arbitrator is appointed, it shall be with the concurrence of the parties and may be a person employed by, or contracted with, the state of Michigan, or may be a non-employee contractor, who shall be engaged and compensated by the parties.

(3)     The administrative law judge or person performing the duties of the administrative law judge shall chair the panel, issue any communications to the parties, and rule on procedural matters.

(4)     The administrative law judge or person performing the duties of the administrative law judge shall send a letter to each party to the arbitration containing a schedule for the proceedings.

History: 2011 AACS.