Panel of arbitrators.

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 18-852

in effect

Sec. 18-852. - Panel of arbitrators. In accordance with Section 9.10.4 of the Charter, there shall be and is hereby created a permanent panel of arbitrators, who shall have the powers and duties provided in this article. (a) Appointment and removal. The panel shall consist of an odd number of no less than three (3) members, appointed by the city council acting by resolution. Members of the panel shall serve at the pleasure of council and may be removed before expiration of a term by council acting by resolution, unless the member has been selected to conduct a hearing pursuant to this article, in which case the member may only be removed after issuance of a final decision in the matter. (b) Terms. Members of the panel shall serve a term not to exceed six (6) years. Members may be reappointed to additional terms in the same manner as the original appointment. Upon expiration of a term, a member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed or until removed by council. (c) Vacancy. Any vacancy on the panel shall be filled in the same manner as original appointment, and any member so appointed shall serve the remainder of the term unless removed. (d) Designation of lead arbitrator. Upon appointment, the members of the panel shall select one of the members as a lead arbitrator, by majority vote, who shall have the powers and duties provided in this article. The lead arbitrator shall be elected every two (2) years and shall hold such position for that time or until expiration of the member's term or the member's removal by council. (e) Lead arbitrator powers and duties. The lead arbitrator shall assign matters to panel members and shall have authority to take all actions necessary for the expeditious resolution of matters arising for arbitration under this Article. (f) Assigned arbitrator powers and duties. An arbitrator assigned to a matter shall have the power to control proceedings required by this article including, but not limited to, setting a schedule for written for briefings, ruling upon motions and offers of proof, receiving and admitting evidence, managing hearings, and issuing decisions and orders. The assigned arbitrator is entitled to examine any witness and request the submission of additional evidence and arguments. Additionally, any person designated to serve as an arbitrator shall be subject to the standards of conduct set forth in the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct and subject to disqualification for bias, prejudice, interest, or for any other reason for which a judge may be disqualified in a court of law. (Ord. No. 1556-25, § 3, 12-15-25)

Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH18EMOFPABE_ARTXXICOBACEEM_S18-852PAARFetched: 10/27/2026