Section 9 - Arbitration Award9.1 An arbitration award shall be rendered within thirty (30) days after the close of the hearing unless General Counsel, for good cause shown, grants an extension of time.9.2 The arbitration award shall be made by a majority where heard by three members, or by the sole arbitrator. The award shall be in writing created in the OFDR system and electronically signed by the members concurring therein or by the sole arbitrator. The award shall state the basis for the panel's jurisdiction, the nature of the dispute, the amount of the award, if any, the terms of payment, if applicable, and an opinion regarding the reasons for the award. Awards shall be substantiated in the form shown in Appendix A. An award that requires the payment of money shall be accompanied by a separate statement that contains the information required by ORS 18.042 for judgments that include money awards.9.3 Arbitrator(s) may award interest on the amount awarded as provided in a written agreement between the parties or as provided by law, but shall not award attorney fees or costs incurred in the fee dispute proceeding. An attorney shall not be awarded more than the amount for services billed but unpaid. A client shall not be awarded more than the amount already paid, and may also be relieved from payment of services billed and remaining unpaid.9.4 The original award shall be forwarded to the Administrator, who shall mail certified copies of the award to each party to the arbitration. The Administrator shall retain the original award, together with the original fee dispute agreement. Additional certified copies of the agreement and award will be provided on request. The OSB file will be retained for six years after the award is rendered; thereafter it may be destroyed without notice to the parties.9.5 If a majority of the arbitrators cannot agree on an award, they shall so advise the Administrator within 30 days after the hearing. The Administrator shall resubmit the matter, de novo, to a new panel within thirty days.9.6 The arbitration award shall be binding on both parties, subject to the remedies provided for by ORS 36.615, 36.705 and 36.710. The award may be confirmed and a judgment entered thereon as provided in ORS 36.615, 36.700 and ORS 36.715.9.7 Upon request of a party and with the approval of General Counsel for good cause, or on General Counsel's own determination, the arbitrator(s) may be directed to modify or correct the award for any of the following reasons:a. there is an evident mathematical miscalculation or error in the description of persons, things or property in the award;b. the award is in improper form not affecting the merits of the decision;c. the arbitration panel or sole arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a matter submitted; or