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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 02.01.06.03" title_num="02" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="06" heading="Pool of Volunteer Arbitrators.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Maintenance of Pool. The Arbitration Administrator may maintain a pool of volunteer arbitrators who will be selected to hear arbitrations that are not conducted by the Chief Arbitrator. A pool shall represent, to the extent feasible, a broad cross section of individuals from all parts of the State. The Arbitration Administrator will endeavor to obtain participation of a sufficient number of arbitrators from each region of the State to assure that arbitrations from that region will be heard and decided promptly.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Qualifications of Arbitrators.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Individuals selected for the pool will be persons at least 21 years old who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Have reputations for honesty, fairness, and diligence;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Have the ability to analyze the facts and law, and resolve disputes in an impartial, just, and common sense manner;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Are able to write clearly and demonstrate the reasoning followed in reaching the decision;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Demonstrate maturity and judgment; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Are willing to commit the time that will be needed to assure that arbitrations assigned to them may be scheduled and decided promptly.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Volunteer arbitrators may be, but are not required to be, lawyers.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Training. Volunteer arbitrators will be required to participate in one or more training programs, including training in:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>How to conduct a hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Applicable laws; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Writing of an arbitration decision.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>