| (a) An arbitrator's fees and expenses shall not exceed
the statutory daily maximum for case preparation, prehearing conferences,
hearings, preparation of the order, and any other required post-hearing
work. Rates charged for less than one day must bear a reasonable relationship
to the daily maximum.
(b) There may also be incidental expenses connected
with an arbitration proceeding which may be charged in addition to
the arbitrator's fees and expenses. If a party requests that an arbitration
hearing be held outside of Austin, and the arbitrator agrees to hold
the arbitration in that location, incidental expenses would include
the cost of renting a room for the hearing and the arbitrator's travel
expenses.
(c) SOAH charges fees for the services provided by
SOAH arbitrators at the hourly rate approved in the General Appropriations
Act, but the total amount charged for a SOAH arbitrator's services
in an arbitration proceeding conducted under these rules shall not
exceed the statutory daily maximum.
(d) The party electing arbitration must pay the cost
of the arbitration.
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