Common use of Arbitrator's Duties and Authority Clause in Contracts

Arbitrator's Duties and Authority. The Arbitrator shall preside over and resolve any disputes between the parties in connection with the Arbitration. The Arbitrator shall have sole discretion with regard to the admissibility of any evidence and all other matters relating to the conduct of the Hearing. The Arbitrator shall, in rendering its decision, apply the substantive law of the State of California. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and not appealable, except in the case of fraud or bad faith on the part of the Arbitrator in connection with the conduct of such proceedings.