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(b)

be regarded as neutral in relation to the

dispute, who shall act as President of the

tribunal, shall be appointed as the third

arbitrator by agreement between the two

arbitrators, within sixty days of the appointment

of the second;

if within the time limits specified above any

appointment has not been made, either Contracting

Party may request the President of the

International Court of Justice, in a personal and

individual capacity, to make the necessary

appointment within thirty days. If the President

considers that he is a national of a State which

cannot be regarded as neutral in relation to the

dispute, the most senior Vice-President who is

not disqualified on that ground shall make the

appointment.

(3)

Except as hereinafter provided in this Article or

as otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties, the

tribunal shall determine the limits of its jurisdiction and

establish its own procedure. At the direction of the

tribunal, or at the request of either of the Contracting Parties, a conference to determine the precise issues to be arbitrated and the specific procedures to be followed shall be held not later than thirty days after the tribunal is

fully constituted.