Article 27 THE HEARING

1.  The hearing shall be set by the arbitrator with reasonable advance notice.
2.  The parties may appear in person or through representatives with the necessary powers, and may be assisted by counsel and consultants duly accredited by the party concerned.
3.  If one of the parties, although duly summoned, fails to appear without valid cause, the arbitrator, after having ascertained that the summons was properly served, may proceed with the hearing.

Article 28 TIME-LIMIT FOR MAKING THE AWARD

1.  Subject to a different ruling by the Court, the arbitrator must make his award within six months from the date on which he receives the file from the Secretariat.