1. In addition to the requirements agreed upon by the parties, the arbitrator shall meet the following: a. Shall be a natural person who is not a minor, interdict, or deprived of his or her civic rights for being declared bankrupt, unless he or she has been rehabilitated, or for having been convicted in a felony or misdemeanor involving breach of honor or trust, even he or she has been rehabilitated. b. Shall not be a member of the board of trustees or executive management or administrative apparatus of the arbitration institution competent with organizing the arbitral case in the State. c. Shall not have direct relationship with any of the parties to the arbitration dispute that impact his impartiality, integrity, or independence. 2. The Arbitrator is not required to be of a given gender or nationality, unless otherwise agreed upon between the parties to the Arbitration or provided for by law. 3. Any person nominated to be an arbitrator shall disclose in writing any circumstances which are likely to cast doubts on his or her impartiality or independence. Upon acceptance and throughout the arbitral proceedings, he or she shall immediately notify the parties and all the arbitrators of the occurrence of any circumstance that is likely to cast doubts on his or her impartiality or independence, unless he or she has previously advised them of such circumstance.
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