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20 Power to arbitrators to appoint assessors

(1) An arbitrator may if he thinks fit call in the aid of one or more assessors to assist him in determining any matter under this Act.

(2) An arbitrator shall not be bound by the opinion or finding of any such assessor.

(3) Any assessor called in by an arbitrator shall be selected from a panel of persons appointed by notice in writing under the hand of the Attorney‑General published in the Government Gazette.

(4) Assessors shall be paid such sitting fees as are prescribed.

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