ii. numbered the remaining names on the list in the order of its preference;

c. after the 15 day period referred to in (b), the Centre shall appoint the arbitrator from the remaining names on the lists returned to it, taking into account the order of preference indicated by the parties; and

d. if, for any reason the appointment cannot be made according to this procedure, the Centre may, in its sole discretion, appoint the arbitrator.

3.             In appointing an arbitrator, the Centre will have due regard to

a. any qualifications required of the arbitrator by the agreement of the parties;

b. other considerations likely to secure the appointment of an independent and impartial arbitrator; and

c. the advisability of appointing an arbitrator of a nationality other than those of the parties.

Article 9

Proposing and requesting appointment