(1) Any award or other decision ofthe Tribunal shall be made by a majority of the votes of all its members.Abstention by any member of the Tribunal shall count as a negative vote.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by these Rules or decided by the Tribunal,it may take any decisions by correspondence among its mem- bers,provided that all ofthem are consulted.Decisions so taken shall be certified by the President of the Tribunal.