Paragraph 2 Action upon acceptance of a reference

Once the reference has been accepted, the Chairman shall set a date, being not later than 3 weeks from the acceptance of the reference, time and place for the holding of the arbitration, unless both parties have informed him in writing that they do not require an oral hearing.

Each party shall, within 14 days of receiving notification of acceptance of the reference, present to the Chairman a written statement of its case and shall copy it to the other party.