1. Unless the parties have otherwise agreed on the person of the Mediator or another procedure for appointing the Mediator, the appointment shall take place in accordance with paragraphs a to c

a The Centre call on the parties to appoint a Mediator, informing the parties of the list of mediators of the Centre. The Centre recommends at least five candidates in alphabetical order. The recommendation shall include a statement of each candidate's qualifications.

b) Within one month of the recommendation, the parties shall agree on the appointment of the mediator from the short list. They may appoint a mediator who is on the Centre’s long list of mediators or who is not on the list. The Centre should accept the appointed mediator in case he fulfils the preconditions for mediators laid down in the Rules.

c) If the parties cannot reach an agreement or the chosen mediator does not fulfil the preconditions for a mediator, the Centre shall appoint the mediator after consulting with the parties. This appointment should respect the requirements set out by the parties or, in the absence of a prior agreement, consider the specificities of the dispute.