Voluntary Mediation a) The central parties may, on mutual agreement, request the assistance of a mediator. b) Where the central parties have agreed to mediation, the cost shall be shared equally between the central parties. c) Timelines shall be suspended for the period of mediation.
Expropriation and Compensation An action or a series of related actions by a Member State cannot constitute an expropriation unless it interferes with a tangible or intangible property right or property interest in a covered investment.
Mandatory Mediation Prior to and as a condition of either Party’s filing suit in state or federal court, the Parties shall engage in a mediated settlement conference in accordance with the North Carolina Superior Court Rules Implementing Statewide Mediation. The Parties shall mediate in good faith until settlement is reached or an impasse is declared by the mediator.
Expropriation Neither Party shall expropriate or nationalize, either directly or indirectly through measures equivalent to expropriation or nationalization (hereinafter referred to as "expropriation") against investments of investors of the other Party in its territory, unless the following conditions are met: (a) for the public interest (15); (b) under domestic legal procedure; (c) without discrimination; and (d) against compensation.
Composition of Board of Arbitration When either party requests that a grievance be submitted to arbitration, the request shall be made by registered mail addressed to the other party of the Agreement, indicating the name of its nominee on an Arbitration Board. Within five (5) days thereafter, the other party shall answer by registered mail indicating the name and address of its appointee to the Arbitration Board. The two appointees shall select an impartial chairperson.