The arbitrator's copy of the transcript will be made available to the parties for inspection at a time and place determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator, but not the parties, may make an unofficial recording of the proceedings strictly for his or her own use. Any party to an arbitration hearing who fails to make a timely objection, as determined by the arbitrator, to an infraction of these rules will be deemed to have waived that objection. When the arbitrator determines that all of the evidence has been offered, he or she shall declare the hearing closed. The arbitrator may reopen the record for good cause shown.
Parties have the right to make oral arguments or to submit written briefs.
The time limits on submission of briefs will be established by the arbitrator after consultation with the parties. Should the parties wish to make oral argument, the arbitrator will determine the order of proceeding. Submission of Briefs. Any briefs submitted in arbitration proceedings before the Board should be submitted to the Board in duplicate, together with a pre-addressed and postage paid envelope addressed to the representative or counsel of the opposing party. The Board will convey all briefs.