Procedure for Appointment. The party seeking to resolve the dispute shall file in court and serve on the other party a complaint describing the matters in dispute. Service of the complaint shall be as prescribed by law. Within not more than fifteen business days after the date of service, the parties shall apply to the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (“JAMS”) of San Bernardino County to nominate a minimum of five prospective referees. If the parties are unable to approve a referee from the JAMS panel within ten business days after written request to do so by any party, then the parties, starting with City, shall alternate in striking one prospective referee at a time until only one referee remains.
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