iv The arbitrator shall not be interested financially in the Contract nor in either party's business and shall not be employed by either party.
v The arbitrator may appoint independent experts and any other persons to assist him or her.
vi The arbitrator is not bound by the rules of evidence that govern the trial of cases in court but may hear and consider any evidence that the arbitrator considers relevant.
vii The hearing shall commence within 90 Days of the appointment of the arbitrator.
GC 3.21.08.04 Costs
i The arbitrator's fee shall be equally shared by the Owner and the Contractor.
ii The fees of any independent experts and any other persons appointed to assist the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Owner and the Contractor.
iii The arbitration hearing shall be held in a place mutually agreed upon by both parties or in the event the parties do not agree, a site shall be chosen by the arbitrator. The cost of obtaining appropriate facilities shall be shared equally by the Owner and the Contractor.
iv The arbitrator may, in his or her discretion, award reasonable costs, related to the arbitration.
GC 3.21.08.05 The Decision
i The reasoned decision shall be made in writing within 90 Days of the conclusion of the hearing. An extension of time to make a decision may be granted with consent of both parties. Payment of any award shall be made in accordance with clause GC 3.21.06, Payment.
GC 3.22 NOTICES
i. Any notice permitted or required to be given to the Engineer or the Superintendent in respect of the Work shall be deemed to have been given to and received by the addressee on the date of delivery if delivered by hand or by facsimile transmission and on the fifth day after the date of mailing if sent by mail.
ii. The Contractor shall provide the mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, after working hours telephone numbers, and facsimile terminal numbers for the Superintendent at the commencement of the Work.