26. In the event of an arbitrator’s death or inability to act, the other arbitrators shall see the matter to its completion. If that arbitrator is the chair of the council of arbitration, the board of directors shall designate one of the other 2 members to act as chair.
If the council of arbitration consists of a single arbitrator, that arbitrator shall be replaced by a new arbitrator appointed by the board of directors and the dispute shall be reheard.