If there is more than one arbitrator, they will confer in order to discuss evidence and submissions and to decide on the case.\u00a0 They must act\u00a0\u00a0judicially.\u00a0 They must act on the basis of the evidence before them, fairly and in good faith.\u00a0 By appointing arbitrators with experience in relevant matters, they may bring their own knowledge to bear in the decision.<\/p>\n
An arbitrator may use his technical knowledge and experience to evaluate the evidence provided it is a type of knowledge which the arbitrator might be reasonably be expected by the parties to have.\u00a0 An arbitrator may not however substitute his own knowledge for evidence without disclosing to the party.\u00a0 So they can question and challenge it, bring other evidence to bear on the matter.<\/p>\n
Where there is more than two members of the tribunal, they may act by a majority generally.<\/p>\n
Arbitrators will generally be expected to make the decision in accordance with domestic law.\u00a0 Other law may be specified in the agreement.\u00a0 Parties may define other principles with the reference to which the matter should be decided in their agreement.<\/p>\n\n
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