Hearing

[45]

45.1 Upon receipt of the Notice of Appeal by the Secretariat, a hearing before the Appellate Panel shall be convened forthwith.

45.2 Except to the extent the Presiding Body otherwise directs,

(a) the hearing shall be held in the capital city of the Respondent to the appeal, and

(b) the hearing shall be conducted in the following manner:

(i) Oral argument of the Appellant followed by (ii) Oral argument of the Respondent.