Common use of The Proceedings Clause in Contracts

The Proceedings. a. The arbitration proceedings shall be held in Flathead County, Montana at a place to be agreed upon by the parties. b. A stenographic record of the proceedings shall be made and supplied to the Board and parties. c. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the Board shall require witnesses to testify under oath or affirmation. d. The parties may offer such evidence as is relevant and material to the dispute and shall produce such additional evidence as the Board may deem necessary to the determination of the dispute, subject to the limitations in Section 6(a) above. e. All evidence to be considered by the Board shall be offered at the hearing. Prior to the hearing the parties shall exchange lists of names and addresses of all witnesses, together with the substance of the testimony of each and the report, vita and publication list of any expert witness. Exhibits shall be admitted into evidence by the Board only upon the establishment of a proper foundation concerning authenticity, unless the parties agree otherwise. f. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the parties shall simultaneously file initial briefs within fourteen (14) days following the close of the hearing and reply briefs seven (7) days thereafter. The hearing shall be deemed closed as of the final date set for the receipt of briefs.