Article 50 Settlement of differences on the interpretation or application of this Agreement or its supplementary arrangements or agreements

The Registrar of the Kosovo Relocated Specialist Judicial Institution and representatives of the Host State will regularly consult on the implementation of this Agreement and supplementary arrangements or agreements related to the Kosovo Relocated Specialist Judicial Institution or between the Kosovo Relocated Specialist Judicial Institution and the Host State.

In case of a dispute regarding the application, implementation or interpretation of this Agreement, the Registrar shall forthwith notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo. In such a case, the Host State may also notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, as appropriate.

If a solution of a dispute under paragraph 2 is not reached within three months after the notification thereof, the dispute shall, at the request of either Party, be referred to an arbitral tribunal of three arbitrators. The Host State shall appoint one arbitrator and the Republic of Kosovo in consultation with the Registrar of the Kosovo Relocated Specialist Judicial Institution shall appoint one arbitrator, and the two arbitrators so appointed shall appoint a third, who shall be the chairperson of the arbitral tribunal. If, within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the two arbitrators, the third arbitrator has not been appointed, either Party may request the President of the International Court of Justice to appoint the arbitrator referred to.

The arbitral tribunal shall determine its own procedures, provided that any two arbitrators shall constitute a quorum for all purposes, and all decisions require the agreement of any two arbitrators.

The expenses, as assessed by the arbitral tribunal, shall be borne by the Kosovo Relocated Specialist Judicial Institution in accordance with Article 47 of this Agreement, and by the Host State.

The arbitral tribunal shall reach a decision on the difference on the basis of the provisions of this Agreement and subsequent arrangements or agreements and the applicable rules of international law. The arbitral award shall contain a statement of the reasons on which it is based and shall be final and binding on the Parties.