The Commission shall appoint either an arbitrator or an arbitration panel. The size and composition of the arbitration panel shall be based on the nature of the issues in dispute. If a panel is appointed, the Commission shall designate the chair for the panel. The Commission Secretary shall promptly notify the parties by facsimile, first class mail, or other appropriate communication methods of the appointment of the arbitrator or the arbitration panel.
By agreement of the parties, the Commission may appoint the same person(s) who served as mediator(s) to act as arbitrator(s) if no mediated agreement was reached.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-2611