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Tribunal, after consultation with the Secretary General and with the parties as far as possible. (3) The Tribunal shall meet at the seat of the Centre or at such other place as may have been agreed by the parties in accordance with Article 63 of the Convention. If the parties agree that the proceeding shall be held at a place other than the Centre or an institution with which the Centre has made the necessary arrangements, they shall consult with the Secretary General and request the approval of the Tribunal. Failing such approval, the Tribunal shall meet at the seat of the Centre. (4) The Secretary General shall notify the members of the Tribunal and the parties of the dates and place of the sessions of the Tribunal in good time. Rule 14 (1) The President of the Tribunal shall conduct its hearings and preside at its deliberations. (2) Except as the parties otherwise agree, the presence of a majority of the members of the Tribunal shall be required at its sittings. (3) The President of the Tribunal shall fix the date and hour of its sittings. Rule 15 (1) The deliberations of the Tribunal shall take place in private and remain secret. (2) Only members of the Tribunal shall take part in its deliberations. No other person shall be admitted unless the Tribunal decides otherwise. Rule 16 (1) Decisions of the Tribunal shall be taken by a majority of the votes of all its members. Abstention shall count as a negative vote. (2) Except as otherwise provided by these Rules or decided by the Tribunal, it may take any decision by correspondence among its members, provided that all of them are consulted. Decisions so taken shall be certified by the President of the Tribunal. Rule 17 If at any time the President of the Tribunal should be unable to act, his functions shall be performed by one of the other members of the
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