N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1J-9.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 7:1J-9.6 - Administrative conference, preliminary hearing, and mediation conference

(a) The board, in its discretion, may schedule an administrative conference with the board and the parties and/or their representatives to expedite the arbitration proceedings.

(b) The board, in its discretion, may schedule a preliminary hearing with the parties and/or their representatives and the board to specify the issues to be resolved, to stipulate to uncontested facts, and to consider any other matters that will expedite the arbitration proceedings. Consistent with the expedited nature of arbitration, at the preliminary hearing the board may establish:

1. The extent of the schedule for the production of relevant documents and other information;

2. The identification of any witnesses to be called;

3. A schedule for further hearings to resolve the dispute; and

4. Such other procedural requirements which the board deems necessary.

(c) With the consent of the parties, the board at any stage of the proceeding may arrange a mediation conference in order to facilitate settlement.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1J-9.6