Selection of Arbitrators 1. Unless the disputing parties otherwise agree, the tribunal shall comprise three arbitrators:
(a) one arbitrator appointed by each of the disputing parties; and
(b) the third arbitrator, who shall be the presiding arbitrator, appointed by agreement of the disputing parties. The third arbitrator shall be a national of a non-Member State which has diplomatic relations with the disputing Member State and non-disputing Member State, and shall not have permanent residence in either the disputing Member State or non- disputing Member State.
2. Any person appointed as an arbitrator shall have expertise or experience in public international law, international trade or international investment rules. An arbitrator shall be chosen strictly on the basis of objectivity, reliability, sound judgment and independence and shall conduct himself or herself on the same basis throughout the course of the arbitral proceedings.
3. Subject to Article 36 (Conduct of the Arbitration), if a tribunal has not been constituted within 75 days from the date that a claim is submitted to arbitration under this Section, the Appointing Authority, on the request of a disputing party, shall appoint, in his or her discretion, the arbitrator or arbitrators who have not been appointed.
4. The tribunal shall reach its decisions by a majority of votes and its decisions shall be binding.
5. The parties to the dispute shall bear the cost of their respective arbitrators to the tribunal and share equally the cost of the presiding arbitrator and other relevant costs. In all other respects, the tribunal shall determine its own procedures.
6. The disputing parties may establish rules relating to expenses incurred by the tribunal, including remuneration of the arbitrators.
7. Where any arbitrator appointed as provided for in this Article resigns or becomes unable to act, a successor shall be appointed in the same manner as prescribed for the appointment of the original arbitrator and the successor shall have all the powers and duties of the original arbitrator.
Appointment of Arbitrators 1. Except to the extent that the competent authorities of the Contracting States mutually agree on different rules, paragraphs 2 through 4 shall apply for the purposes of Articles 24A to 24H.
2. The following rules shall govern the appointment of the members of an arbitration panel:
(a) The arbitration panel shall consist of three individual members with expertise or experience in international tax matters.
(b) Each competent authority shall appoint one panel member within 60 days of the date of the request for arbitration under paragraph 1 of Article 24A (Mandatory Binding Arbitration). The two panel members so appointed shall, within 60 days of the latter of their appointments, appoint a third member who shall serve as Chair of the arbitration panel. The Chair shall not be a national or resident of either Contracting State.
(c) Each member appointed to the arbitration panel must be impartial and independent of the competent authorities, tax administrations, and ministries of finance of the Contracting States and of all persons directly affected by the case (as well as their advisors) at the time of accepting an appointment, maintain his or her impartiality and independence throughout the proceedings, and avoid any conduct for a reasonable period of time thereafter which may damage the appearance of impartiality and independence of the arbitrators with respect to the proceedings.
3. In the event that the competent authority of a Contracting State fails to appoint a member of the arbitration panel in the manner and within the time periods specified in paragraph 2 or agreed to by the competent authorities of the Contracting States, a member shall be appointed on behalf of that competent authority by the highest ranking official of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development that is not a national of either Contracting State.
4. If the two initial members of the arbitration panel fail to appoint the Chair in the manner and within the time periods specified in paragraph 2 or agreed to by the competent authorities of the Contracting States, the Chair shall be appointed by the highest ranking official of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development that is not a national of either Contracting State.
Expenses of Arbitrator Each Party shall pay one-half (½) of the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator.
Costs of Arbitration Each party shall bear one half the cost of the arbitration filing and hearing fees, and the cost of the arbitrator.
Expenses of Arbitration Board Each party shall pay:
(a) the fees and expenses of the nominee it appoints; and
(b) one-half of the fees and expenses of the Chairperson.
Expenses of Arbitration Each party shall pay one-half of the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator.
Appointment of Arbitrator When a Party has requested that a grievance be submitted to arbitration, an arbitrator shall be selected from the following list: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxx
Selection of Arbitrator Upon the proper submission of a grievance under the terms of this procedure, the parties shall, within ten (10) days after the request to arbitrate, attempt to agree upon the selection of an arbitrator. If no agreement on an arbitrator is reached, either party may request the BMS to appoint an arbitrator, pursuant to PELRA, providing such request is made within twenty (20) days after request for arbitration. The request shall ask that the appointment be made within thirty (30) days after the receipt of said request. Failure to request an arbitrator from the BMS within the time periods provided herein shall constitute a waiver of the grievance.
Location of Arbitration The arbitration shall take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the arbitrator shall issue any award at the place of arbitration. The arbitrator may conduct hearings and meetings at any other place agreeable to the parties or, upon the motion of a party, determined by the arbitrator as necessary to obtain significant testimony or evidence.
Powers of Arbitrator a. The Arbitrator shall be empowered, except as limited herein, after due investigation, to make a decision in cases of alleged violations, misinterpretations, or misapplications of a specific Article and Section of this Agreement.
1) The Arbitrator shall have no power to add to, subtract from, disregard, alter, or modify any of the terms of this Agreement.
2) The Arbitrator shall have no power to establish salary scales, change any salary figures in the Agreement, or increase or change any staffing requirements set forth in this Agreement.
3) The Arbitrator shall have no power to rule on any of the following: The termination of services of, or failure to re-employ any probationary employee.
4) The Arbitrator’s powers shall be limited to deciding whether the District has violated the specific articles or sections of this Agreement. It is agreed (except as to the provisions set forth in this Agreement) the Arbitrator shall have no power to change any practice, policy or rule of the District.
5) The Arbitrator shall have power to make monetary awards but not to award monetary damages.
6) In rendering decisions, the Arbitrator shall give full recognition to the responsibilities of the Board which establishes the District's rights, powers and authority as that exercised or it had prior to the date of this Agreement as specifically limited by express provisions of this Agreement. The Arbitrator’s decision shall be consistent with the rights reserved to the District by this provision.
7) If the arbitrability of any grievance under the terms of this Agreement is disputed, or if either party alleges that the other has failed to comply with the grievances or arbitration procedure, the Arbitrator shall first rule on the question of arbitrability or procedure. Should the Arbitrator determine that the grievance is not arbitrable, it shall be referred back to the parties without decision or recommendation as to its merits.
b. Although the arbitrator may cite law in making his/her award, he/she shall have no power to interpret State and/or Federal Law, to hear any matter involving constitutional rights or to render any provisions of this Agreement inapplicable by reason thereof.
c. The Arbitrator’s decisions shall be submitted in writing and shall set forth his findings and conclusions with respect to the issue submitted to arbitration.
d. There shall be no appeal from an arbitrator's decision. If within the scope of his/her authority as set forth herein, and it shall be final and binding on the Union, members of the bargaining unit, the employee or employees involved, and the District.
