Section 2.12.958. Arbitrator list.

	(a)  The commissioner shall maintain a list of neutral arbitrators who have agreed to conduct arbitrations of construction claims under AS 36.20.627 and 2 AAC 12.950 - 2 AAC 12.989.  
	(b)  An arbitrator for a claim and any counterclaim that total less than $250,000 must be an   
		(1) attorney licensed under AS 08.08  to practice law in the state, with a minimum of ten years' experience, including experience in the areas of construction law or public procurement law; or  
		(2) architect or engineer licensed under AS 08.48  to practice in the state, with a minimum of ten years' experience, including experience in public construction or public contract administration.  
	(c)  An arbitrator for a claim and any counterclaim that total $250,000 or more and that are to be heard by a single arbitrator must be an attorney licensed under AS 08.08  to practice law in the state, with a minimum of ten years' experience, including experience in the areas of construction law or public procurement law.  
	(d)  An arbitrator on a three-member arbitration panel for a claim and any counterclaim that total $1,000,000 or more must be an  
		(1) attorney licensed under AS 08.08  to practice law in the state, with a minimum of ten years' experience, including experience in the areas of construction law or public procurement law; or  
		(2) architect or engineer licensed under AS 08.48  to practice in the state, with a minimum of ten years' experience, including experience in public construction or public contract  administration; no more than two individuals who qualify under this paragraph may serve on a panel.  

Authorities

36.30.040;36.30.870

Notes

Reference

2 AAC 12.960
2 AAC 12.964

Authority

AS 36.30.040 AS 36.30.870

History

Eff. 5/26/2004, Register 170