| (a) The parties may agree upon an arbitrator qualified
under this chapter and submit that individual's name with their initial
statements.
(b) Arbitrators designated by the parties.
(1) Parties who agree to retain a qualified non-SOAH
arbitrator shall notify the chief judge within ten days of the arbitrator's
retention.
(2) The notice must include the name, address, and
telephone number of the arbitrator selected; a statement that the
parties have entered into an agreement with the arbitrator regarding
the arbitrator's rate and method of compensation; and an affirmation
that the arbitrator is qualified to serve according to the provisions
of this chapter.
(3) The chief judge shall issue an order specifying
the date by which the arbitration must be completed.
(c) If the parties do not agree on a non-SOAH arbitrator
who is willing and available to serve, SOAH will provide a list of
potential SOAH arbitrators.
(d) Any objections for cause pertaining to any name
on the list shall be made in writing directed to the chief judge at
SOAH within three days of receiving the list of potential SOAH arbitrators,
with a copy served on all other parties. Such objections will be reviewed
by the chief judge.
(e) SOAH will notify the parties of the arbitrator
appointed.
(f) Until an arbitrator has been appointed, the chief
judge may rule on pending matters, including dispositive motions.
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