Article 5 Conduct of the Proceedings

5.1 The Arbitrator shall have the power to adopt wherever possible a simplified or expedited procedure and in any case shall have the widest discretion allowed by law to conduct the proceeding so as to ensure the just, expeditious, economical, and final determination of the dispute.

5.2 Unless the Arbitrator is of the opinion that a preliminary meeting is necessary, all procedural matters in the arbitration shall, failing agreement between the parties, be settled by directions of the Arbitrator set out in written communications.

Article 6 Submission of Written Statements and Documents

6.1 Subject to any procedural rules agreed by the parties or determined by or requested from the Arbitrator under Article 5, written statements and supporting documents shall be exchanged as set out in this Article (and in accordance with Article 4).

6.2 Within 14 days of receipt by the Claimant of notification of the Arbitrator's acceptance of the appointment, the Claimant shall send to the Secretary General or his designate a Statement of Claim setting out a full description in narrative form of the nature and circumstances of the dispute specifying all factual matters and, if necessary for the proper understanding of the claim, a summary of any contentions of law relied upon and the relief claimed.