SCC Express SCC Express Rules (2023)
SCC Express
SCC Express Rules (2023)
ARTICLE 1 – ABOUT THE SCC
The SCC Arbitration Institute (the “SCC”) is a body providing administrative services in relation to the settlement of disputes. The SCC is part of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce but is independent in exercising its functions in the administration of disputes. The SCC is composed of the Board and the Secretariat.
ARTICLE 2 – FUNCTION OF THE SCC
The SCC does not itself decide disputes. The function of the SCC is to:
(i) administer domestic and international disputes in accordance with the SCC Rules; and
(ii) provide information concerning arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
ARTICLE 3 – THE BOARD
The Board shall be composed of one chairperson, a maximum of three vice-chairpersons and a maximum of 12 additional members. The Board shall include both Swedish and non-Swedish nationals.
ARTICLE 4 – APPOINTMENT OF THE BOARD
The Board shall be appointed by the board of directors of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (the “Board of Directors”).
The members of the Board shall be appointed for a period of three years and, unless exceptional circumstances apply, are only eligible for re-appointment in their respective capacities for one further three-year period.
The members of the Board shall be appointed for a period of three years and, unless exceptional circumstances apply, are only eligible for re-appointment in their respective capacities for one further three-year period.
ARTICLE 5 – REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD
In exceptional circumstances, the Board of Directors may remove a member of the Board. If a member resigns or is removed during a term of office, the Board of Directors may appoint a new member for the remainder of the term.
ARTICLE 6 – FUNCTION OF THE BOARD
The function of the Board is to take the decisions required of the SCC in administering disputes under the SCC Rules. Such decisions include decisions on the jurisdiction of the SCC, appointment of Neutrals, decisions upon challenges to Neutrals, removal of Neutrals, and the fixing of costs of the assessment.
ARTICLE 7 – DECISIONS BY THE BOARD
Two members of the Board form a quorum. If a majority is not attained, the chairperson has the casting vote. The chairperson or a vice chairperson may take decisions on behalf of the Board in
urgent matters. A committee of the Board may be appointed to take certain decisions on behalf of the Board. The Board may delegate decisions to the Secretariat, including decisions on costs, extension of time, and dismissal for non-payment of the costs of an Express Dispute Assessment. Decisions by the Board are final. Dismissal
of a case by the Board or the Secretariat in whole or in part has no preclusive effect.
urgent matters. A committee of the Board may be appointed to take certain decisions on behalf of the Board. The Board may delegate decisions to the Secretariat, including decisions on costs, extension of time, and dismissal for non-payment of the costs of an Express Dispute Assessment. Decisions by the Board are final. Dismissal
of a case by the Board or the Secretariat in whole or in part has no preclusive effect.
ARTICLE 8 – THE SECRETARIAT
The Secretariat acts under the direction of a secretary general.
The Secretariat carries out the functions assigned to it under the rules of the SCC. The Secretariat may also take decisions delegated to it by the Board.
The Secretariat carries out the functions assigned to it under the rules of the SCC. The Secretariat may also take decisions delegated to it by the Board.
ARTICLE 9 – PROCEDURES
The SCC shall maintain the confidentiality of the Express Dispute Assessment and the findings and shall deal with the Assessment in an impartial, efficient and expeditious manner.
Source: SCC
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