Matters not in litigation may be referred to a board of arbitrators by an agreement of reference, signed by counsel for all sides in the case. Such agreement shall be filed with the prothonotary, who will forward a copy to the court administrator. Said agreement shall define the issue(s) involved for determination by the board and may contain stipulations of fact. In such cases, the agreement shall take the place of the pleadings in the case and be filed of record.
For. Cnty. Pa. 1301.2