Conduct of Mediation Conference Sample Clauses

Conduct of Mediation Conference. The parties attending the mediation conference will be expected to:
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Conduct of Mediation Conference. At the mediation conference, the parties will be expected to produce all information reasonably necessary for the mediator to understand the issues presented. Such information will usually include relevant written materials and a description of any witnesses and the content of their testimony. At the election of the mediator, the parties shall provide written materials or information in advance of the mediation conference. At the mediation conference, the mediator will conduct an orderly settlement negotiation. Parties at the mediation must have authority to enter into and sign a binding written agreement settling the dispute. The mediator will be impartial in such proceedings and has no authority to force the parties to agree to a proposed settlement. The mediator has no authority to render an opinion or bind the parties to his or her decision, but rather may assist the parties in defining the matters in dispute and reaching an ultimate, mutually agreeable solution. Formal rules of evidence shall "NOT" apply to the mediation conference. Representation by Counsel Any party may be accompanied by and represented at the conference by counsel. A party who intends to be represented by counsel shall notify the mediator and other parties of such intent at least ten (10) days in advance of the conference. Confidentiality No aspect of the mediation shall be relied upon or introduced as evidence in any arbitration, judicial or other proceeding, including but not limited to: • views expressed or suggestions made by a party with respect to a possible settlement of the dispute; • admissions made in the course of the mediation; • proposals made or views expressed by the mediator or the response of any party thereto. No privilege shall be affected by disclosures made in the course of mediation. No transcription or recording shall be made of the mediation without the prior written consent of all parties and the mediator. Disclosure of any records, reports, or other documents received or prepared by the mediator or Administrator cannot be compelled. Neither the mediator nor Administrator shall be compelled to testify in any proceeding as to information divulged or representations made in the course of the mediation or in any communication made to the mediator or Administrator in confidence, nor shall the mediator and Administrator be compelled to produce any document of whatever nature made by any party pursuant to and in the course of mediation, with the exception of any ...
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Conduct of Mediation Conference a. The parties attending the mediation conference will be expected to: • Have the authority to enter into and sign a binding settlement to the dispute. • Produce all information required for the mediator to understand the issues of the dispute. The information may include relevant written materials, descriptions of witnesses and the content of their testimony. The mediator can require the parties to deliver written materials and information before the date of the mediation conference.
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Related to Conduct of Mediation Conference

  • Conduct of mediation In consultation with the mediator, the parties will determine a location, timetable and procedure for the mediation or, if the parties cannot agree on these matters within 7 Working Days of the appointment of the mediator these matters will be determined by the mediator.

  • Conduct of Mediation Sessions Mediation hearings will be conducted in an informal manner and discovery will not be allowed. The discussions, statements, writings and admissions will be confidential to the proceedings (pursuant to California Evidence Code sections 1115 through 1128) and will not be used for any other purpose unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing. The parties may agree to exchange any information they deem necessary. Both parties shall have a representative attend the mediation who is authorized to settle the dispute, though City's recommendation of settlement may be subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council. Either party may have attorneys, witnesses or experts present.

  • Preconstruction Conference Prior to, or concurrent with, the issuance of the Notice to Proceed with Construction, a conference will be convened for attendance by the Owner, Contractor, A/E and appropriate Subcontractors. The purpose of the conference is to establish a working understanding among the parties as to the Work, the operational conditions at the Project Site, and general administration of the Project. Topics include communications, schedules, procedures for handling Shop Drawings and other submittals, processing Applications for Payment, maintaining required records and all other matters of importance to the administration of the Project and effective communications between the project team members.

  • Evaluation Conference The final evaluation conference shall occur not later than the end of the fall term. The purpose of the final evaluation conference is to discuss with the probationary employee the results of the evaluation and announce the team’s recommendation. The evaluation team shall determine what additional evaluation activity shall occur during the spring term. If the team recommends that the District not employ the professor for the following year, no evaluation activities in the spring are necessary.

  • Professional Conferences Professional conferences are those conferences sponsored by educational organizations, institutions of higher learning, and government and industry concerning teaching, learning and educational research. When a full-time or part-time faculty member’s attendance at a professional conference conflicts with his/her regular assignment, the faculty member must submit a request for attendance to the appropriate Xxxx, Director, or Supervisor. If granted, the attendance at the conference will be considered leave with pay, and a follow-up report of the conference shall be submitted to the appropriate Supervisor.

  • Conduct of Hearings Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures contained in Government Code Section 11513. Hearing sessions shall be private with attendance limited to the panel, the parties’ representatives and witnesses as scheduled. In cases involving below-standard evaluations or disciplinary action, the District shall proceed first in providing evidence.

  • Mandatory Mediation Prior to and as a condition of either Party’s filing suit in state or federal court, the Parties shall engage in a mediated settlement conference in accordance with the North Carolina Superior Court Rules Implementing Statewide Mediation. The Parties shall mediate in good faith until settlement is reached or an impasse is declared by the mediator.

  • Informal Conference Prior to the filing of a grievance, in an effort to resolve the issue(s), the grievant shall make reasonable attempts to initiate / discuss or an attempt to initiate / discuss the issue(s) informally with the grievant’s Principal or Supervisor.

  • Mediation Procedure The Chairman shall promptly advise the parties of a scheduled Mediation Hearing date. Unless a party requests an expedited procedure, or unless all parties to the proceeding agree to one or more extensions of time, the Mediation Hearing set forth below shall be completed within forty (40) days of BCBSA's receipt of the Complaint. The selected mediators, unless the parties otherwise agree, shall adhere to the following procedure:

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