| (1) |
To deal with complaints against members of HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators by :-
(a) reviewing any decision of HKIAC Panel Selection Committee that a complaint does not warrant an investigation by the Court.
(b) if the Court decides a complaint warrants an investigation, deciding whether the complaint warrants any action and reporting back
to HKIAC Panel Selection Committee. |
| (2) |
The decision by the Court on the above matters shall be final. |
| (3) |
Only on exceptional occasions will the Court meet together to deal with its business; the Court shall decide in
its absolute discretion whether there are exceptional circumstances justifying a meeting of the Court. A quorum for such meeting shall
be five (5). The majority of the business of the Court will be dealt with by documents only. When dealing with a complaint against an
arbitrator, the Court shall not be obliged to hold a hearing but shall give the arbitrator an opportunity to deal with the complaint in
writing. |
| (4) |
When requested by HKIAC, to advise HKIAC on policy matters relating to the appointment of arbitrators. |
| (5) |
The Court shall consist of no more than 15 persons with experience and standing in the field of International
Arbitration. These persons shall be nominated by the Council of HKIAC. These persons will not be remunerated for their services. |
| (6) |
The Chairperson of the Court shall not be a Council Member of HKIAC. |
| (7) |
The Council of HKIAC shall nominate the Chairperson of the Court. |
| (8) |
The period of appointment to the Court shall be for three (3) years. |
| (9) |
The Court may establish sub-committees, working parties or other ad-hoc bodies to assist in its functions, but
all such bodies shall be directly responsible to the Court. |
| (10) |
The Secretary-General of HKIAC and his or her staff shall render administrative and secretarial assistance to
the Court. |
