When a joint request for arbitration services by members of the BAC is received, the executive director may estimate costs and collect those costs prior to providing the services. Per diem fees are established by statute in 26 M.R.S.A. §931. Once one party has paid its share of the estimated cost, the matter is scheduled for hearing. The executive director shall bill or reimburse the parties for any difference between the estimated costs that were collected and the actual costs of providing the services.
12- 180 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 52