The Arbitrator may direct that the parties provide security for the costs of the reference in such form, such amount or amounts and at such time or times as directed by the Arbitrator. Any such security shall be deposited and applied as directed by the Arbitrator. If there is any default in provision of security as directed by the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator may make such directions for the further conduct of the arbitration as the Arbitrator then considers appropriate.

PART II: The arbitral procedure

RULE 9: Preliminaries not to Prejudice Scope of Arbitration

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties: