Mediator Impartiality. The parties understand that the mediator must remain impartial throughout and after the mediation process. Thus, the mediator shall not champion the interests of any party over another in the mediation nor in any court or other proceeding.
Mediator Impartiality. The parties understand that the mediator must remain impartial throughout and after the mediation process. Thus, the mediator shall not champion the interests of any party over another in the mediation or in any court or other proceeding. The parties agree that the mediator may discuss the parties' mediation process with any attorney any party may retain as individual counsel. Such discussions will not include any negotiations, as all mediation negotiations must involve all parties directly. The mediator will provide copies of correspondence, draft agreements, and written documentation to independent legal counsel at a party's request. The mediator may communicate separately with an individual mediating party, in which case such "caucus" shall be confidential between the mediator and the individual mediating party unless they agree otherwise.
Mediator Impartiality. No person may serve as a mediator in an adverse dispute who has previously served as an advocate or representative for any party in the mediation. Furthermore, no person serving as mediator may thereafter advocate for a participant in any other proceeding arising from or related to the mediated dispute (see 7 CFR Section 614.11(f)).
Mediator Impartiality. The parties understand that the mediation Judge must remain impartial throughout and after the mediation process. Thus, the mediation Judge shall not champion the interests of any party over another in the mediation or in any legal proceeding. The mediation Judge may communicate separately with an individual mediating party, in which case such "caucus" shall be confidential between the mediation Judge and the individual mediating party unless they agree otherwise. Signature of Party Date Signature of Party Date Print Name and Organization Print Name and Organization Signature of Party Date Signature of Party Date Print Name and Organization Print Name and Organization
Mediator Impartiality. The mediator’s role is to act as a neutral party for the purpose of assisting the parties in resolving their dispute. The parties acknowledge that the mediator is not acting as an attorney or advocate for any party, and has no duty to provide advice or information to a party or to assure that a party has an understanding of the problem or the consequences of his/her actions. The function of the mediator is to promote and facilitate voluntary resolution of the issues relating to the disputed claim. The mediator has no responsibility concerning the fairness or the legality of the resolution. The parties acknowledge that they do not know of any circumstances that would cause reasonable doubt as to the impartiality of the mediator. Though the mediator may at times offer opinions, recommendations, or settlement proposals, he/she has no authority to make, or compel the parties to make, any binding decisions or enter into any binding settlement agreement. The parties acknowledge that they will seek and rely on the legal advice of their counsel in connection with entering into any settlement or other agreement relating to the mediation proceeding.
Mediator Impartiality. The mediator will remain impartial throughout the mediation process. The mediator may discuss the me- diation process and the substance of the dispute with counsel for any party. The mediator will provide copies of correspondence, draft agreements, and written documentation to independent legal counsel at a party's request. The mediator may communicate separately with an individual mediating party and may in his discretion disclose such communication to other mediating parties unless otherwise agreed or in- structed.
Mediator Impartiality. The Participants understand that the Mediator must remain impartial throughout this process. The Mediator works on behalf of each Participant equally and cannot advocate for either Participant.
