ADJOURNMENT OF HEARINGS

Article 30

At the request of one of the parties a case called for an initial hearing may be adjourned with the Chairman's consent.

Such an application for adjournment must be filed at least 8 days before the date set for the hearing, with the exception of specific cases on the merits of which the Arbitration Tribunal shall rule.

The Chairman of the Arbitration Tribunal shall evaluate the merits of any further request for adjournment made by the parties and decide whether such a request is to be granted or refused.

Article 31

If the resolution of a dispute is unduly delayed on the part of one of the parties to the extent that an adjournment is necessary, the fee required for consideration of the case at a further hearing of the Arbitration