Common use of Qualifications of Panelists Clause in Contracts

Qualifications of Panelists. 1. Panelists shall: (a) have expertise or experience in law, international trade, other matters covered by this Agreement, or in the resolution of disputes arising under international trade agreements; (b) be chosen strictly on the basis of objectivity, impartiality, reliability, and sound judgment; (c) be independent of and not be affiliated with or take instructions from, any Party; and (d) comply with the standards of conduct established by the Model Rules of Procedure. 2. If a disputing Party has justifiable doubts as to the panelist´s compliance with the standards of conduct established in the Model Rules of Procedure, it may propose to the other disputing Party the removal of the panelist. If the other disputing Party does not agree, or the panelist does not withdraw, the decision shall be made by the Secretary- General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (hereinafter referred to as “the PCA”).

Qualifications of Panelists. 1. Panelists shall: (a) have expertise or experience in law, international trade, other matters covered by this Agreement, or in the resolution of disputes arising under international trade agreements; (b) be chosen strictly on the basis of objectivity, impartiality, reliability, and sound judgment; (c) be independent of and not be affiliated with or take instructions from, any Party; and (d) comply with the standards of conduct established by the Model Rules of Procedure. 2. If a disputing Party has justifiable doubts as to the panelist´s a panelist’s compliance with the standards of conduct established in the Model Rules of Procedure, it may propose to the other disputing Party the removal of the that panelist. If the other disputing Party does not agree, or the panelist does not withdraw, the decision shall be made by the Secretary- Director- General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (hereinafter referred to as “the PCA”)WTO.

Qualifications of Panelists. 1. Panelists shall: (a) have expertise or experience in law, international trade, other matters covered by this Agreement, or in the resolution of disputes arising under international trade agreements; (b) be chosen strictly on the basis of objectivity, impartiality, reliability, and sound judgment; (c) be independent of and not be affiliated with or take instructions from, any Party; and (d) comply with the standards of conduct established by the Model Rules of Procedure. 2. If a disputing Party has justifiable doubts as to the panelist´s panelist's compliance with the standards of conduct established in the Model Rules of Procedure, it may propose to the other disputing Party the removal of the panelist. If the other disputing Party does not agree, or the panelist does not withdraw, the decision shall be made by the Secretary- General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (hereinafter referred to as “"the PCA”").