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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS BOARD

 

DIVISION 10
CCB ARBITRATION BY THE BOARD

812-010-0020
Applicability of Rules; Application of ORS 36.600–36.740
(1) The rules
in division 10 of this chapter apply to complaints filed before July 1, 2011, when:
(a) A
complaint is referred to the Office of Administrative Hearings for arbitration under
OAR 812-004-0590.
(b) The
parties to the arbitration agree that the Construction Contractors Board may arbitrate
a construction dispute and the agency accepts the dispute for arbitration under
ORS 701.148.
(c) A
timely complaint is filed relative to work performed under a contract that contains
an arbitration clause specifying that the Construction Contractors Board must arbitrate
disputes arising from the contract and the agency accepts the dispute for arbitration
under ORS 701.148.
(d) Arbitration
by the Construction Contractors Board is ordered by a court under ORS 36.600 or
36.625.
(2) Except
as otherwise provided in the rules in division 10 of this chapter, an arbitration
conducted under this division is governed by ORS 36.600 to 36.740, and sections
3 and 31, Chapter 598, Oregon Laws 2003.
Stat. Auth.:
ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats.
Implemented: ORS 36.600–36.740, ch. 183, 701.133, 701.139 & 701.148

Hist.:
CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99;
CCB 8-2001, f. 12-12-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; CCB 6-2002 f. 6-10-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02;
CCB 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB
11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04;
CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07;
CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; CCB 7-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-8-11
thru 1-4-12; CCB 11-2011, f. 9-29-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11
812-010-0030
Incorporation of Office of Administrative Hearings Rules
(1) The following rules related to the contested case hearings conducted by administrative law judges assigned to the Office of Administrative Hearings are incorporated into these rules by this reference and apply to arbitrations conducted under the rules in this division:
(a) OAR 137-003-0590 (Qualified interpreters); and
(b) OAR 137-003-0605 (Telephone testimony).
(2) In interpreting rules incorporated under section (1) of this rule:
(a) "Hearing" in the incorporated rule shall be given the same meaning as "arbitration" in these rules; and
(b) "Administrative law judge" in the incorporated rule shall be given the same meaning as "arbitrator" in these rules.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183 & 701

Hist.: CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04
812-010-0040
Arbitration of Disputes Outside Jurisdictional Requirements
Construction disputes which do not meet timeliness filing under ORS 701.143 or other jurisdictional requirements for complaints may be arbitrated by the agency if both parties agree in writing to submit the dispute to the Construction Contractors Board for binding arbitration. At the discretion of the agency, the agency may refuse to accept a dispute submitted for arbitration under this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.143 & 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 8-2001, f. 12-12-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0050
Application for Judicial Relief
An application to the court for judicial relief under the rules in division 10 of this chapter or under ORS 36.600 to 36.740 shall be subject to ORS 36.615.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 36.600 - 36.740

Hist.: CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04
812-010-0060
Appointment of Arbitrator
Assignment of arbitrator shall be as provided in ORS 701.149 and shall be subject to a request for a different administrative law judge to act as arbitrator under ORS 183.645 and OAR 471-060-0005.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310, 701.148 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.645, 701.148 & 701.149

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 1-2000(Temp), f. 1-20-00, cert. ef. 1-24-00 thru 7-22-00; CCB 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-00; CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04; CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0080
Delegation of Duties
If the agency refers a dispute to the Office of Administrative Hearings for arbitration under these rules, the duties of the agency under these rules may be carried out through representatives as directed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge or a person designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge, except that the Chief Administrative Law Judge or a person designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge may not perform the duties of the agency under OAR 812-010-0040, 812-010-0100 or 812-010-0470.
Stat. Auth.: 670.310, 701.148 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148 & 701.149

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 1-2000(Temp), f. 1-20-00, cert. ef. 1-24-00 thru 7-22-00; CCB 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-00; CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 2-2005, f. 6-29-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0085
Filing and Service of Pleadings and Other Documents
(1) Unless otherwise provided by these rules, documents, correspondence, motions, pleadings, rulings and orders filed in an arbitration under these rules must be filed as follows:
(a) With the agency before a complaint or dispute is referred by the agency to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
(b) With the Office of Administrative Hearings or assigned arbitrator after the agency refers the complaint or dispute to the Office of Administrative Hearings and before the arbitrator issues an award.
(c) With the agency after the arbitrator issues an award.
(2) After the agency refers a complaint or dispute to the Office of Administrative Hearings and before the arbitrator issues an award, a person who files a document, correspondence, motion, pleading, ruling or order with the Office of Administrative Hearings or arbitrator in an arbitration must serve copies of the document filed on the parties to the complaint or dispute or their counsel if the parties are represented. Service under this section must be by hand delivery, by facsimile or by mail.
(3) In addition to the requirements of OAR 812-004-0210, after the agency refers the complaint or dispute to the Office of Administrative Hearings and before the arbitrator issues an award, a party must notify the Office of Administrative Hearings or arbitrator, and other parties to the complaint or dispute of any change in the party's address, withdrawal or change of party's attorney or change of address of the party's attorney.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183 & 701

Hist.: CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0090
Request for Contested Case Hearing or Removal to Court
(1) If the Office of Administrative Hearings receives a request under OAR 812-004-0590 to conduct the hearing on a complaint as a contested case, the Office of Administrative Hearings must retain jurisdiction over the complaint. The Office of Administrative Hearings must hold the contested case hearing at the time scheduled for the arbitration unless good cause exists to reschedule the hearing date and time.
(2) If the Office of Administrative Hearings receives notice under OAR 812-004-0590 that a party to the complaint filed a court complaint and 812-004-0590 requires that the complaint be decided in court, the Office of Administrative Hearings must return the complaint to the agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183, 701.145 & 701.146

Hist.: CCB 6-2002 f. 6-10-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0100
On-Site Investigation, Settlement Discussions
(1) At the discretion of the agency, arbitration may be preceded by an on-site investigation or settlement discussions.
(2) At the discretion of the arbitrator, the arbitration may be preceded by settlement discussions.
(3) The arbitrator may request that the agency conduct an on-site investigation before arbitration. The agency may grant or deny the request at its discretion.
(4) If the parties to an arbitration settle a complaint referred to arbitration under OAR 812-004-0560, the parties may agree that the arbitrator may issue a final order under ORS 183.417(11).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 8-2001, f. 12-12-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; CCB 9-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-6-02 thru 3-5-03; CCB 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0110
Declaration of Damages and Amendment to Declaration of Damages
(1) If the party asserting a complaint has not previously filed a Breach of Contract Complaint or statement of damages under OAR 812-004-0340, 812-004-0540 or 812-004-0550, the party must file with the agency on a form provided by the agency a statement of damages stating the amount that the party alleges any other party owes the party, together with any supporting documents required by the agency.
(2) If the parties to an arbitration have agreed in writing that the arbitration will bind all of them and if any other party to the proceeding asserts a counterclaim, the counterclaiming party must file with the agency on a form provided by the agency a statement of damages stating the amount that the counterclaiming party alleges any other party owes to the counterclaiming party, together with any supporting documents required by the agency.
(3) Notwithstanding section (2) of this rule, a party is not required to file a statement stating the amount the party alleges any other party owes the party, if the party alleges only an offset.
(4) A party may amend the amount the party alleges another party owes the party by filing an amended statement of damages. An amended statement of damages must be delivered to the arbitrator as required by OAR 812-010-0085. An amended statement of damages filed under this section must be received by the arbitrator no later than 14 days before the scheduled date of an arbitration on the matter.
(5) An amended statement of damages filed under section (4) of this rule must be on a form provided by the agency or on a form that substantially duplicates the form provided by the agency. The amended statement of damages must state the amount alleged to be owed to the party filing the amended statement by the other party. If the subject of the arbitration is a complaint, the amount alleged to be owed must be limited to items of complaint in the Breach of Contract Complaint and complaint items added up to and through the initial on-site meeting. The amended statement of damages must be signed by the party filing the amendment.
(6) An amended statement of damages making a significant change in the amount a party alleges that another party owes the party may be good cause to postpone the scheduled arbitration under OAR 812-010-0220 if the time left before the arbitration is insufficient to prepare for arbitration on the amended amount.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.145 & 701.148

Hist.: CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 8-2000(Temp), f. 7-21-00, cert. ef. 7-21-00 thru 1-15-01; CCB 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-00; CCB 8-2001, f. 12-12-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 9-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-6-02 thru 3-5-03; CCB 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0120
Time and Place of Arbitration Hearing; Notice
The Office of Administrative Hearings must fix a time and place for the arbitration hearing. The Office of Administrative Hearings must mail notice of the time and place of the arbitration at least 21 days before the arbitration, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148 & 701.149

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 8-2000(Temp), f. 7-21-00, cert. ef. 7-21-00 thru 1-15-01; CCB 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-00; CCB 8-2001, f. 12-12-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 9-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-6-02 thru 3-5-03; CCB 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0140
Qualifications of Arbitrator
(1) An individual who has a known, direct and material interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding or a known, existing and substantial relationship with a party may not serve as an arbitrator.
(2) Before accepting appointment, an individual who is requested to serve as an arbitrator, after making a reasonable inquiry, must disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators in the arbitration proceeding any known facts that a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator in the arbitration proceeding, including:
(a) A financial or personal interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding; and
(b) An existing or past relationship with any of the parties to the agreement to arbitrate or the arbitration proceeding, their counsel or representatives, a witness or another arbitrator in the proceeding.
(3) An arbitrator has a continuing obligation to disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators in the proceeding any facts that the arbitrator learns after accepting appointment that a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator.
(4) If an arbitrator discloses a fact required by subsection (2) or (3) of this section to be disclosed and a party timely objects to the appointment or continued service of the arbitrator based upon the fact disclosed, the objection may be a ground under ORS 36.705(1)(b) for vacating an award made by the arbitrator.
(5) If the arbitrator did not disclose a fact as required by subsection (2) or (3) of this section, upon timely objection by a party, the court under ORS 36.705(1)(b) may vacate an award.
(6) An arbitrator who does not disclose a known, direct and material interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding or a known, existing and substantial relationship with a party, the party's counsel or representatives, a witness or another arbitrator in the proceeding is presumed to act with evident partiality under ORS 36.705(1)(b).
(7) Substantial compliance with the procedures in this division 10 of this chapter for challenges to an arbitrator before an award is made is a condition precedent to a petition to vacate an award on that ground under ORS 36.705(1)(b).
(8) Upon objection of a party to the continued service of an arbitrator, the agency administrator or a person designated by the agency administrator must decide whether the arbitrator should be disqualified. Such decision is final.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 36.705 & 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 3-2000(Temp), f. 3-10-00, cert. ef. 3-10-00 thru 7-22-00; CCB 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-00; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0160
Substitution of Arbitrator
(1) The agency administrator or a person designated by the agency administrator may substitute another arbitrator at any time before the arbitration hearing begins.
(2) If the agency refers a dispute to the Office of Administrative Hearings for arbitration under these rules, the Chief Administrative Law Judge or a person designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge may substitute another arbitrator at any time before the arbitration hearing begins.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310, 701.148 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148 & 701.149

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 1-2000(Temp), f. 1-20-00, cert. ef. 1-24-00 thru 7-22-00; CCB 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-00; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0180
Representation by Counsel
Any party may be represented at an arbitration by an attorney. A corporation, partnership or other business entity may appear or be represented at an arbitration as provided under ORS 701.160.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.160

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 8-2001, f. 12-12-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04
812-010-0200
Attendance at Hearings
Persons having a direct interest in the arbitration are entitled to attend hearings. The arbitrator may require the exclusion of a witness who is not a party during the testimony of other witnesses. The arbitrator must decide whether any other person may attend the hearing.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0220
Postponement, Recess and Continuance
An arbitrator may postpone or recess and later continue an arbitration. A party requesting a postponement or continuance must show good cause. The arbitrator must decide whether to grant a postponement or continuance. That decision is final.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0260
Recording of Hearing
(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties and the arbitrator, the arbitrator must make a recording of the hearing.
(2) The agency may dispose of recordings of hearings when 90 days have passed after the arbitrator issues an award in the matter. However, if a party timely files exceptions to the award with the court, the agency may not dispose of the recording of the hearing until the court makes final determination of the matter.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0280
Conduct of Hearing; Authority of Arbitrator
(1) An arbitrator may conduct arbitration in such manner as the arbitrator considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the proceeding. The authority conferred upon the arbitrator includes the power to hold conferences with the parties to the arbitration proceeding before the hearing and, among other matters, determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality and weight of any evidence.
(2) The oral hearing may be waived and held by briefs and documents if the parties so stipulate. The arbitrator shall determine whether to grant waiver of oral hearing and that determination shall be final.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04
812-010-0290
Summary Disposition
An arbitrator may decide a request for summary disposition of a complaint or particular issue:
(1) If all interested parties agree; or
(2) Upon request of one party to the arbitration proceeding, if that party gives notice to all other parties to the proceeding and the other parties have a reasonable opportunity to respond.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0300
Arbitration in the Absence of a Party
(1) Except as provided in section (2) of this rule, an arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party who, after due notice, does not appear. An award must not be made solely on the default of a party. The arbitrator may require the attending party to submit such evidence as the arbitrator may require for the making of an award.
(2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, an arbitrator may dismiss a complaint without an evidentiary hearing if the party making the complaint does not appear after due notice and without good cause.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0320
Discovery
(1) Parties to an arbitration are encouraged to exchange information informally before the hearing. After making reasonable attempts to obtain any of the following, a party may make written request of the arbitrator for an order directing the other party to comply:
(a) Production of documents, objects, or other information relevant to the dispute;
(b) Permission to enter upon private property to inspect improvements relevant to the dispute; or
(c) Other forms of discovery.
(2) The arbitrator may, at the arbitrator's discretion, order compliance. This rule does not require discovery. If the arbitrator does order discovery, the arbitrator may control the methods, timing and extent of discovery. Only the arbitrator may issue subpoenas in support of discovery.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0340
Subpoenas; Evidence
(1) The arbitrator or an attorney for a party to the arbitration may issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents for the arbitration hearing.
(2) The arbitrator is the sole judge of the relevance and materiality of the evidence offered. Conformity to legal rules of evidence is not necessary.
(3) The arbitrator may receive and consider any relevant evidence, including evidence in the form of an affidavit, but must give appropriate weight to any objections made. All documents to be considered by the arbitrator must be filed with the agency before or at the hearing.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0360
Close of Hearing
When satisfied that the parties have completed their presentations, the arbitrator must close the hearing.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0380
Waiver of Right to Object to Noncompliance with These Rules
Any party who proceeds with the arbitration after knowledge that any provision or requirement of these rules has not been complied with and who does not state objections before the close of the hearing is deemed to have waived the right to object.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0400
Service of Notices and Other Communications
(1) Communication including, but not limited to the initial notice of an arbitration hearing directed by the arbitrator, Office of Administrative Hearings, or agency to the last-known address of record shall be considered delivered when deposited in the United States mail.
(2) If the agency did not serve a contested case notice, referral to the Office of Administrative Hearings or other notice of the dispute by registered, certified or post office receipt secured mail prior to the initial notice of the arbitration hearing, the notice of hearing shall be sent by registered, certified or post office receipt secured mail.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.117, 701.133 & 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0420
Time, Form, and Scope of Award; Limitation on Award
(1) An award must be rendered promptly by the arbitrator and, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, not later than thirty days from the date of the closing of the arbitration hearing.
(2) The agency may extend the time to issue an award under section (1) of this rule.
(3) The award must be in writing and must be signed or otherwise authenticated by the arbitrator.
(4) The award must fully dispose of all issues presented to the arbitrator that are required to resolve the dispute. The arbitrator may summarily dismiss issues that raise no substantive factual or legal questions. The award must contain sufficient rulings on issues and explanations of the reasoning of the arbitrator that a party may reasonably understand the basis of the decision and evaluate the award to determine if filing a petition to modify or correct the award would be appropriate.
(5) An arbitrator may not issue an award in an amount greater than the total amount a party alleges another party owes the party in:
(a) The most recent statement of damages or amended statement of damages filed by the party under OAR 812-004-0540, 812-004-0550 or 812-010-0110; or
(b) The Breach of Contract Complaint filed by the party under OAR 812-004-0340, if no statement of damages was filed.
(6) When a complainant makes a complaint against a respondent’s surety bond, letter of credit or cash deposit required under ORS 701.085 (2005) or 701.068 or 701.088 and the parties to the complaint have not agreed that the arbitration will bind the complainant, only the complainant may assert damages. The arbitrator may award damages to the complainant, but not to the respondent. The respondent may assert amounts owed to it as an offset under section (7) of this rule.
(7) An arbitrator must consider any amounts owed by a party alleging damages to another party under the terms of the contract at issue in the arbitration and reduce the amount of an award of damages to the party alleging the damages by the amount owed as an offset to the damages, regardless of whether the other party asserting the offset filed a statement of damages as to the offset. If the party asserting the offset did not file a statement of damages, the amount of the offset may not exceed the amount of the award.
(8) After an award has been issued, a party to the arbitration may:
(a) File a request to modify or correct the award under ORS 36.690.
(b) File the award with the court with a petition to confirm the award under ORS 36.700.
(c) File a petition with the court to vacate, modify or correct the award under ORS 36.705 and 36.710.
(9)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, the arbitrator may dismiss a complaint or may grant to any party any remedy or relief, including equitable relief, that the arbitrator deems just and equitable, consistent with the parties’ contract or their agreement to arbitrate.
(b) If the award contains an award of monetary amounts that are payable from the respondent’s bond, letter of credit or cash deposit required under ORS 701.085 (2005) or 701.068 or 701.088 and other amounts that are not payable from the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit under OAR 812-004-0250 or any other law, the award must segregate these amounts.
(c) If the parties to the arbitration mutually consent to the arbitration in a written agreement and the contract at issue in the arbitration provides for an award of attorney fees, court costs, other costs or interest, the arbitrator may include these fees, costs, or interest in the award, subject to subsection (b) of this section.
(10) If a limitation on damages under section (4) is based on a statement of damages or Breach of Contract Complaint that includes an itemization of complaint items and the total of those items is different from the total damages the complainant alleges is due from the respondent, the limitation on damages must be based on the larger of the two totals.
(11) If the award requires the payment of money, including but not limited to payment of costs or attorney fees, the award must be accompanied by a separate statement that contains the information required by ORCP 70 A(2)(a) for money judgments.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 to 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 36.690, 36.700, 36.705, 36.710, 701.088, 701.145, 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 6-2002 f. 6-10-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02; CCB 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-02; CCB 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 2-2005, f. 6-29-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; CCB 7-2007, f. 12-13-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0425
Petition to Modify or Correct an Award
(1) A party to arbitration or the agency may petition the arbitrator to modify or correct an award. A party may file only one petition of an award under this rule.
(2) The petition to modify or correct an award must be in writing and substantially conform to the requirements of OAR 812-010-0430.
(3) To be considered, a petition to modify or correct an award must be received by the arbitrator no later than 21 days after the proposed award was mailed to the parties.
(4) If the arbitrator receives a timely petition to modify or correct an award, the arbitrator must mail copies of the petition to the other parties to the arbitration and to the agency.
(5) A party may respond to the petition to modify or correct an award. To be considered, a response to the petition must be received by the arbitrator no later than 14 days after the arbitrator mailed a copy of the petition to the party.
(6) The arbitrator may waive or extend the time limitations in sections (3) and (5) of this rule on a showing of good cause by the person requesting the waiver or extension. If the arbitrator waives or extends the time limitations in sections (3) and (5), the arbitrator must notify the agency of the waiver or extension.
(7) The arbitrator may modify or correct an award:
(a) If there was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the description of a person, thing or property referred to in the award;
(b) If the arbitrator made an award on a complaint not submitted to the arbitrator and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision on the complaints submitted;
(c) If the award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision on the complaints submitted;
(d) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a complaint submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or
(e) To clarify the award.
(8) The arbitrator must consider the petition and any response received from a non-petitioning party, except that the arbitrator may not consider evidence that was not introduced at the arbitration.
(9) The arbitrator must issue an amended award that addresses each substantial issue raised in the petition. The amended award may summarily dismiss issues as appropriate. The arbitrator may:
(a) Affirm the original award and incorporate it in the amended award by reference; or
(b) Issue a new award.
(10) If the arbitrator who prepared the award is not available to consider a petition modify or correct the award, the Chief Administrative Law Judge or a person designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge may assign another arbitrator to review the tapes and exhibits of the arbitration, the award, the petition and any response and render a decision on the petition. If the new arbitrator is unable to render a decision on the petition, the petition shall be deemed denied.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.482 & 701.148

Hist.: CCB 6-2002 f. 6-10-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02; CCB 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-02; CCB 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-03; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04; CCB 2-2005, f. 6-29-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0430
Form of Petition to Vacate, Modify or Correct an Award
(1) A petition to modify or correct an award filed by a party to an arbitration under OAR 812-010-0425 must conform to the following requirements:
(a) The petition must be typed or legibly printed on 8-1/2 by 11" sheets of paper.
(b) The first page of the petition must be titled "Petition to Modify or Correct an Arbitration Award" and must show the names of the parties to the arbitration and the party submitting the petition at the top of the page. If the petition is filed in a complaint, the first page shall show the file number.
(c) Each page of the petition must be numbered at the bottom of the page.
(d) For each modification or correction sought by petitioner, the following information should be included in the petition:
(A) The page or pages that petitioner asks to be modified or corrected;
(B) The text that petitioner asks to be modified or corrected; and
(C) An explanation or argument supporting petitioner's request for the modification or correction.
(e) The party submitting the petition must sign and date the petition. The date must be the date the petition is served on the arbitrator and the other parties to the arbitration.
(2) The arbitrator may refuse to consider a petition that does not substantially meet the requirements of section (1) of this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183 & 701.148

Hist.: CCB 6-2002 f. 6-10-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02; CCB 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-02; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0440 [Renumbered to 812-010-0470]
812-010-0460
Petition to Court to Confirm Award or Vacate, Modify or Correct Award
(1) A party may petition the court to confirm an award under ORS 36.700. The petitioning party must serve the agency with a copy of a petition filed under this section.
(2) A party may petition the court to vacate, modify or correct an award under ORS 36.705 or 36.710. The petitioning party must serve the agency with a copy of a petition filed under this section.
(3) Failure of a party to serve the agency under section (2) of this rule constitutes a waiver of any objection to transmittal of the award to the respondent's surety company for payment under OAR 812-004-0600.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.145 & 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 6-2002 f. 6-10-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02; CCB 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-02; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04; CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04; CCB 2-2005, f. 6-29-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0470
Payments from Licensee’s Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit
(1) If an award or amended award requires payment by a licensee and the licensee does not pay the award within the time period provided in OAR 812-004-0600, the award is payable from the surety bond, letter of credit or cash deposit to the extent payment is authorized under ORS 701.150. Payment from the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit is subject to the laws in ORS Chapter 701 and rules in division 4 of this chapter, including but not limited to OAR 812-004-0600.
(2) For purposes of OAR 812-004-0600, an award or amended award is ready for payment by a party ordered to pay damages if 21 days have elapsed after the award was issued, and:
(a) The arbitrator has not received a petition to modify or correct the award; and
(b) The agency has not received a copy of a petition to modify, correct or vacate the award filed with the circuit court.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.143, 701.088 & 701.150

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 8-2001, f. 12-12-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; CCB 5-2002, f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 6-1-02; CCB 9-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-6-02 thru 3-5-03; CCB 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04; CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04; CCB 2-2005, f. 6-29-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05, Renumbered from 812-010-0440; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; CCB 7-2007, f. 12-13-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; CCB 9-2008, f. 6-11-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
812-010-0480
Interpretation and Application of Rules
The arbitrator must interpret and apply these rules insofar as they relate to the arbitrator's powers. All other rules must be interpreted and applied by the agency administrator or a person designated by the agency administrator.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 3-2000(Temp), f. 3-10-00, cert. ef. 3-10-00 thru 7-22-00; CCB 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-00; CCB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04; CCB 15-2006, f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
812-010-0500
Immunity of Arbitrator
Immunity of arbitrator and the Office of Administrative Hearings are subject to ORS 36.660(1) to (3).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-99; CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04; CCB 8-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04
812-010-0510
Competency of Arbitrator to Testify
Competency of an arbitrator to testify and produce records is subject to ORS 36.660(4).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04
812-010-0520
Attorney Fees and Costs
If a person commences a civil action against an arbitrator, the Office of Administrative Hearings or a representative of the Office of Administrative Hearings arising from the services of the arbitrator, the Office of Administrative Hearings or a representative of the Office of Administrative Hearings or if a person seeks to compel an arbitrator or representative of the Office of Administrative Hearings to testify or produce records in violation of OAR 812-010-0510 the court may award attorney fees and costs as provided in ORS 36.660(5).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 701.235

Stats. Implemented: ORS 701.148

Hist.: CCB 11-2003, f. 12-5-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; CCB 4-2004, f. 5-28-04, cert. ef. 6-1-04

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