(a)Forms. Forms for use in these arbitration proceedings must be approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts.(b)Delegation of Nonjudicial Functions. To conserve judicial resources and facilitate the effectiveness of these rules, the court may delegate nonjudicial, administrative duties and functions to supporting court personnel and authorize them to require compliance with these rules.(c)Local Rules. The chief district court judge may publish local rules, not inconsistent with the Rules and N.C.G.S. 7A-37.1, implementing arbitration.Amended effective 12/23/2020.