Trans 143.05(1)(b)(b) An employee or agent of a party, except if employed or retained for the sole purpose of deciding disputes; Trans 143.05(1)(c)(c) A person who is a party in any legal action relating to the motor vehicle in dispute. Trans 143.05(2)(2) The composition of the decision maker panel shall be as follows: Trans 143.05(2)(a)(a) When one of 2 decision makers are deciding a dispute, all shall be persons having no direct involvement in the manufacture, distribution, or retail sale of any motor vehicle. Trans 143.05(2)(b)(b) When 3 or more decision makers are deciding a dispute, at least two thirds of the decision makers shall be persons having no direct involvement in the manufacture, distribution, or retail sale of motor vehicles. Trans 143.05(3)(3) Decision makers deciding disputes under the guidelines of a certified mechanism shall be trained by the manufacturer or the certified mechanism in the application of s. 218.0171, Stats., prior to hearing any dispute. Trans 143.05(4)(4) Certified mechanisms shall make available to any person upon demand, at reasonable cost, information relating to the general qualifications of decision makers. Trans 143.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, July, 1988, No. 391, eff. 8-1-88; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2012 No. 675. Trans 143.06Trans 143.06 Operation of the certified mechanism. Trans 143.06(1)(1) The certified mechanism shall establish written operating procedures which shall include at least those items specified in subs. (2) through (11). Copies of the written procedures shall be made available to any person upon request, at reasonable cost. Trans 143.06(2)(2) Upon notification of a dispute, the certified mechanism shall immediately inform both the manufacturer and the consumer of receipt of the dispute. Trans 143.06(3)(3) The certified mechanism or decision maker shall investigate, gather and organize all information necessary for a fair and expeditious decision. When information which will or may be used in the decision, submitted by one party, or a representative of one of the parties, or any other source, tends to contradict information submitted by the other party, the certified mechanism shall clearly, accurately, and completely disclose to both parties the contradictory information (and its source) and shall provide both parties an opportunity to explain or rebut the information and to submit additional materials. The certified mechanism shall not require any information not reasonably necessary to decide the dispute. Trans 143.06(4)(4) Except as provided in sub. (7), if the dispute has not been settled, the certified mechanism shall, as expeditiously as possible but at least within 40 calendar days of notification of the dispute: Trans 143.06(4)(a)(a) If no oral presentation is scheduled for the day of the hearing, make available to the decision maker(s), copies of information submitted by both parties and information gathered under sub. (3), at least 5 calendar days prior to the hearing date. Trans 143.06(4)(b)(b) Based upon the information gathered, render the following decisions: Trans 143.06(4)(b)2.2. Determine if the manufacturer has made a reasonable attempt to repair the motor vehicle. Trans 143.06(4)(d)(d) Render a written decision to both parties and the department including the following: Trans 143.06(4)(d)1.1. Basis for the decision which shall include a summary of any relevant and material information presented by either party. Trans 143.06(4)(d)3.3. A specific date for completion of the transactions necessary to carry out the decision of the certified mechanism. Trans 143.06(4)(d)4.4. A statement that the decision is binding upon the warrantor and not the consumer. Trans 143.06(4)(d)5.5. A statement that the consumer has the option of rejecting the decision of the certified mechanism and may seek redress by other rights and remedies, including those provided by s. 218.0171 (7), Stats. Trans 143.06(4)(d)6.6. A statement that the consumer has 45 calendar days from receipt of the decision to inform the certified mechanism in writing of the consumer’s intent to accept or reject the decision of the certified mechanism. Trans 143.06(4)(d)7.7. A statement that the decision of the certified mechanism may be introduced in evidence in court.