Dispute Resolution Panel Member

Dear Colleagues, In their joint capacity as Single Electricity Market Operator, SONI and EirGrid are inviting interest from persons who may wish to fill a number of vacancies which have recently arisen on the Dispute Resolution Panel (“Panel”) maintained by the Market Operator pursuant to the TSC.

Dispute Resolution Panel The TSC provides for disputes between its parties that cannot be settled by agreement to be referred for settlement at first instance to a Dispute Resolution Board (“DRB”). The detailed procedures are set out in the TSC, but in summary, there is a mandatory referral to a DRB consisting of one or three members, drawn from a Panel of at least ten members.

It is the obligation of the Market Operator to maintain the Dispute Resolution Panel and ensure any vacancies are filled as soon as is practicable. Role of the Panel Member Panel members (aside from the Panel Chairperson) are not contracted directly with the Market Operator or the Commission for Regulation of Utilities but are added to the Panel and may put themselves forward to hear disputes as and when they arise between parties.

If selected by the Panel Chairperson to act on a Dispute Resolution Board, the Panel Members sign a dispute resolution agreement with the disputing parties. This agreement sets out the terms on which the DRB will hear the dispute, and the fees payable to each DRB member. A template of the dispute resolution agreement can be found at Appendix B of the TSC.

Fees payable to each DRB member are typically paid on an equal basis by disputing parties, notwithstanding the result of the dispute. DRB members may agree their own fees with the disputing parties but have charged between €300-400/£300-400 per hour in past disputes.

Requirements for Panel Members Principally, Panel members are required to be familiar with alternative dispute resolution procedures and either have an understanding of the electricity industry or be able to acquire the necessary knowledge.

Applicants with experience in relevant fields, and in particular those with a combination of experience in relevant fields, will be preferred. There is no obligation to respond, but if you are interested in becoming a member of the Dispute Resolution Panel, they would be most grateful if you could provide a CV along with the following information:

• Name
• Occupation
• Qualifications followed by short career synopsis
• Relevant professional experience (yes/no) in the following areas Alternative Dispute Resolution, Electricity Industry, Construction Industry

Additionally, any of the following (yes/no)

• Experience or qualifications in law
• Experience or qualifications in economics
• Experience or qualifications in engineering

If you choose to apply, please submit your CV along with the above information by email to info@sem-o.com with the subject line “DRP Vacancy” on or before close of business on Monday, 30 of September 2024 in order to give due time for consideration.

Any queries you may have in relation to the position can be directed to the same address.