Section R. 484.704 - Designation of arbitration panel or arbitratorRule 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.Mich. Admin. Code R. 484.704