Section 16-1409. TECHNICAL EXPERTS  


Latest version.
  •  

    1409.1Each party may recommend the names of candidates for inclusion within a pool from which the panel select the technical expert(s).

     

    1409.2The technical expert shall sign a written oath attesting to his or her impartiality before the beginning of each arbitration hearing to which he or she is assigned.

     

    1409.3The comments and advice of the panel's technical expert shall be offered at any stage of the hearing, either at the discretion of the panel, or at the request of any party.

     

    1409.4The technical experts shall bill the Board for services provided, in accordance with District Government procedure.

     

    1409.5The arbitration panel shall assess the costs of the technical expert to the losing party however, this assessment may be waived upon a demonstration of financial hardship.

     

source

Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 2958, 2965 (May 16, 1986).