- 11 - in determining such valuation issues. To the extent that the Arbitrator refers to any authority or information which he believes is not usually relied upon in the petroleum/gas industry in making similar determinations, such reference(s) should be specifically detailed in or attached to his “Findings”. 4. ARBITRATION PROCESS. Given the Arbitrator’s unique knowledge of the facts underlying the Issues listed in paragraph 2 above, coupled with both parties’ confidence in the Arbitrator’s good faith and neutrality in this arbitration, the parties agree that there is no need for either party to submit testimony, expert reports, written summaries or affidavits supporting their respective positions to the Arbitrator. The parties further agree that there is no need for a formal arbitration meeting of the arbitrator with the parties. The parties agree that the Arbitrator may request that the parties clarify the Issues or request any additional information that the Arbitrator deems necessary, during any phase of the arbitration process provided all parties are notified of such requests and are given the opportunity to participate in any discussions. The parties further agree that there shall be no ex parte communications between the Arbitrator and a party or agent for a party and that any information provided to the Arbitrator must be provided to all parties simultaneously.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next
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