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following grounds:
(a) circumstances exist that may give rise to a reasonable
apprehension of bias;
(b) the arbitrator does not po ssess qualifications that the parties
have agreed are necessary.
(2) A party who appointed an arbitrator or participated in the
arbitrator's appointment may challenge the arbitrator only on
grounds of which the party was unaware at the time of the
appointment.
(3) A party who wishes to challenge an arbitrator shall send the
arbitral tribunal a statement of the grounds for the challenge within
15 days after becoming aware of them.
(4) The other parties may agree to remove the arbitrator who is
being challenged, or the arbitrator may resign.
(5) If the arbitrator is not removed by the parties or does not
resign, the arbitral tribunal, including the arbitrator who is being
challenged, shall decide the issue and shall notify the parties of its
decision.
(6) Within 10 days after being notified of the arbitral tribunal's
decision, a party may make an application to the court to decide the
issue.
(7) While an application is pending, the arbitral tribunal, including
the arbitrator who is being challenged, may continue the arbitration
and make an award, unless the court orders otherwise.
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