Common use of USE AND COMPENSATION OF CONSULTANTS Clause in Contracts

USE AND COMPENSATION OF CONSULTANTS. Whenever the Panel desires, it may use one or more consultants to enable it to more clearly understand any technical, financial or scientific matters related to any claim or dispute at issue; provided that, the cost thereof shall not exceed an amount previously agreed to in writing by the Partners. In making its decision and award, the Panel may fully or partially use, or may disregard, any information or report prepared or developed by any such consultant. The cost of all consultants shall be borne equally by the Partners, unless otherwise awarded by the Panel as provided in Article XI.