| (a) The arbitration proceeding will begin with preliminary
matters including the introduction of copies of the election of arbitration
and the assignment of the arbitrator, the introduction of all parties
and representatives, statements for the record of the date, time,
and place of the proceedings, and a concise statement of the disputed
issue(s).
(b) An electronic recording of the proceeding will
be made by the arbitrator.
(c) The arbitrator will allow and may assist each party
to make a brief opening statement setting forth its position on unresolved
issues and the issues with respect to which it is prepared to stipulate.
(d) The requestor shall be the first party to present
all relevant evidence desired in support of the claim including the
testimony of witnesses.
(e) Following the requestor's presentation of evidence,
the other party to the proceeding may present evidence desired to
be considered by the arbitrator, including the calling of witnesses.
(f) After each party has presented the evidence desired,
the arbitrator may call for additional evidence that the arbitrator
considers necessary for a proper understanding and determination of
the issues.
(g) Each party may present closing statements as desired,
but the record may not remain open for written briefs unless requested
by the arbitrator.
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