NEWSLETTER-2019-metin

137 ARBITRATION LAW The Note sets a different time frame for the publication of treaty- based awards. Treaty-based awards will be published within six months from their notification, as opposed to the two-year timeframe mentioned, above, for other awards. The parties’ right to object to the publication of the award is also acknowledged. The Note also clarifies that in accordance with Article 25(3) of the Rules, arbitral tribunals may, after consulting the parties, adopt measures to allow oral or written submissions by amici curiae and non-disputing parties. Duties of Administrative Secretaries The tasks undertaken by administrative secretaries have been a subject of debate. The ICC, prior to the update to the Note, had a more restrictive approach with respect to the tasks an administrative secretary could perform. The tribunals are not permitted to delegate all or part of their decision-making function. The tribunals must tread cautiously on this point. According to the Note, a secretary may draft correspondence and send it on behalf of the tribunal, prepare draft procedural orders for the tribunal’s review, and draft factual portions of the award, such as the summary of the proceedings, the chronology of facts and the summary of the parties’ positions. Conclusion The ICC has taken another step for the better conduct of the pro- ceedings, and has updated the Note, accordingly. Of particular note, the publication of awards and information relating to the composition of arbitral tribunals will go further to better serve the public.