Number of arbitrators

1.             The parties may agree on the number of arbitrators before or within 30 days after commencement of the arbitral proceedings.

2.      If the parties have not so agreed, the number of arbitrators shall be three unless the Centre, in its discretion, determines that a sole arbitrator shall constitute the tribunal.

3.      In determining whether a sole arbitrator should be constituted as the tribunal, the Centre shall have regard to the amount in dispute, the nature and complexity of the dispute and any other factor it considers relevant.

Article 6

Appointment of a sole arbitrator

1.             Where a sole arbitrator is to be appointed, either party may propose to the other the name of one or more persons acceptable to that party as the sole arbitrator.