Either party may choose the adjudication mode of settlement by submitting a written request to the SISV Mediation Centre wef 1 Jun 2010 requesting for an objective and independent assessment of the dispute. The fee of the adjudication will be payable by each party equally per adjudication case.

Appointment of Adjudicator(s)

Upon the receipt of the written requests, the Centre shall within 14 days appoint a panel of 1 or 3 Adjudicators to hear the case. Where necessary, the panel will conduct interviews with the parties in order to gather all information to investigate.

Conduct of Adjudication

The panel shall commence the proceedings as soon as possible and shall conclude the outcome of the case within 14 days. The decision of the panel is final and the case is closed even if either party does not accept the decision.

Representatives

No counsel will be allowed to represent either party in the adjudication unless it is permitted by the panel. The panel’s decision on the dispute is final.