Article 3 Disclosure obligations

Prior to confirmation of his or her selection as an arbitrator under Article 71 of the Agreement, a candidate shall disclose any interest, relationship or matter that is likely to affect his or her independence or impartiality or that might reasonably lead to the presumption of impropriety or of impartiality in the framework of the proceeding. To this end, a candidate shall strive, to the extent possible, to become aware of any such interests, relationships and matters, including financial interests, professional interests, or employment or family interests.

The disclosure obligation under paragraph 1, being a continuing duty, arbitrators shall disclose any such interests, relationships or matters that may arise during any stage of the proceeding.

A candidate or an arbitrator shall communicate to the EPA Committee for consideration by the Parties any matters concerning actual or potential violations of this code of conduct as soon as possible after having become aware of them.