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TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 7 - STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
CHAPTER 156 - ARBITRATION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES REGARDING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER D - SELECTION OF ARBITRATOR AND COSTS
SECTION/RULE §156.155 - Vacancies
Chapter Review Date 07/19/2024

If for any reason an appointed arbitrator is unable to perform the duties of the office, the chief judge may, on proof satisfactory to the chief judge, declare the office vacant. The chief judge may fill a vacancy by appointing a SOAH arbitrator. Objections for cause to the appointed arbitrator shall be filed in accordance with this subchapter, §156.151(d) (relating to Selection of Arbitrator). During the period of a vacancy, the chief judge may rule on pending matters, including dispositive motions.

Source Note: The provisions of this §156.155 adopted to be effective June 17, 2015, 40 TexReg 3627.

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