Title 5 — Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-73
§578 Authority of the arbitrator
Title 5 › Part PART I— - THE AGENCIES GENERALLY › Chapter CHAPTER 5— - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IV— - ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS › § 578
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An arbitrator handling a dispute can control how the hearing is run, swear in witnesses, and, under section 7 of title 9, require witnesses or evidence only if the agency has that legal power. The arbitrator may also issue awards.
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Title 5, §578
Government Organization and Employees — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
An arbitrator to whom a dispute is referred under this subchapter may—
(1)regulate the course of and conduct arbitral hearings;
(2)administer oaths and affirmations;
(3)compel the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at the hearing under the provisions of section 7 of title 9 only to the extent the agency involved is otherwise authorized by law to do so; and
(4)make awards.
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5 U.S.C. § 578
Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73