Section 10-153f-4 - Impartial arbitrator qualifications(a) Impartial arbitrators shall be representatives of the public in general.(b) An impartial arbitrator must not currently be, nor within two years of application have been, an advocate of public or private sector employers or employer organizations or public or private sector employees or employee organizations. An advocate is an individual who represents an organization in matters of personnel and labor relations, including but not limited to: unit determination and exclusive representation; collective bargaining; grievance adjustment; arbitration; unfair labor practices and labor-related litigation; wage and benefit administration; equal employment opportunity; unemployment compensation; and occupational health or safety standards.(c) An impartial arbitrator shall be a resident of Connecticut.(d) An impartial arbitrator shall be experienced in public sector collective bargaining interest impasse resolution.(e) An impartial arbitrator must possess: (1) knowledge of the Connecticut Teacher Negotiation Act and other labor laws relevant to the public sector;(2) knowledge of hearing procedures and the ability to conduct arbitration hearings and to develop an accurate record of proceedings;(3) knowledge of and application of the principles of arbitrator ethics;(4) knowledge of the labor relations concepts, principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration;(5) knowledge of the limits of arbitrator authority;(6) knowledge of the basic tenets of public sector finance, particularly municipal finance;(7) ability to evaluate the costs of wage and fringe benefits and improvements;(8) ability to write clear and comprehensive arbitration awards;(9) ability to complete the written award within statutory timelines; and(10) commitment to the public interest.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-153f-4