Explanation:

The adjudicator may conduct the adjudication in a manner he/she determines to be appropriate in the circumstances, and shall conduct the adjudication in an impartial manner. The adjudicator shall make a determination of the matter no later than 30 days after receiving the documents required in the notice of arbitration. The time may be extended at the adjudicator's request and with the written consent of the parties for a period of no more than 14 days, or upon written agreement of the parties, and subject to the adjudicator's consent. Otherwise, if it is made after the determination date, it is of no force or effect.

An adjudicator may exercise the following powers and any other power of an adjudicator that may be specified in the contract or subcontract:

• Make directions respecting the conduct of the adjudication
• Take the initiative in ascertaining the relevant facts and law.
• Draw inferences based on the conduct of the parties to adjudication.
• Conduct an onsite inspection.
• Obtain the assistance of a merchant accountant, actuary, building contractor, architect, engineer, or other person in such a way as the adjudicator considers fit to enable him or her to determine better any matter of fact in question. The adjudicator may fix the remuneration of the expert and who will pay it.
• Make a determination of the adjudication.
• Any other power that may be prescribed.