§ Rule 53(b) Order appointing master

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Rule 53(b). Order appointing master

    (1) Notice. The court shall give the parties notice and an opportunity to be heard before appointing a master. A party may suggest candidates for appointment.

    (2) Contents. The order appointing a master shall direct the master to proceed with all reasonable diligence and must state:

        (A) the master's duties, including any investigation or enforcement duties, and any limits on the master's authority under Rule 53(c);

        (B) the circumstances, if any, in which the master may communicate ex parte with the court or a party;

        (C) the nature of the materials to be preserved and filed as the record of the master's activities;

        (D) the time limits, method of filing the record, other procedures, and standards for reviewing the master's orders, findings, and recommendations; and

        (E) the basis, terms, and procedure for fixing the master's compensation under Rule 53(i).

    (3) Entry of Order. The court may enter the order appointing a master only after the prospective appointee has filed an affidavit disclosing whether there is any ground for disqualification under Rule 81 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona and, if a ground for disqualification is disclosed, after the parties have consented with the court's approval to waive the grounds of disqualification.

    (4) Amendment. The order appointing a master may be amended at any time after notice to the parties and an opportunity to be heard.