LMAR 8.5      COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATOR

              (a)  Generally.  Arbitrators shall be
compensated in the same amount and manner as Judges Pro
Tempore of the Superior Court; provided, however, that said
compensation shall not exceed $600.00 for any case unless
prior approval is granted by a judge.  Hearing time and
reasonable preparation time are compensable.

(b)  Form.  When the award is filed, the Arbitrator
shall submit to the Court a request for payment on a form
prescribed by the Court.  The Judge shall determine the
amount of compensation and costs to be paid.