RULE 1: Nomination of Arbitrators

1. Nomination of arbitrators shall be by the Institute, which may, in the exercise of its powers, delegate its power of nomination to the person acting as:

a. the President; or

b. the Chairman of any State or Territory Chapter.

2. Nothing in these Rules shall prevent the parties to a dispute from agreeing on an arbitrator or arbitrators of their choice.

RULE 2: Notice of Dispute