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.
Conduct of Mediation Sessions. Mediation hearings will be conducted in an informal manner and discovery will not be allowed. All discussions, statements, or admissions will be confidential to the Party's legal position. The Parties may agree to exchange any information they deem necessary.
Conduct of Mediation Sessions. Mediation hearings will be conducted in an informal manner and discovery will not be allowed. The discussions, statements, or admissions will be confidential to the proceedings 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 County's recommendation of settlement may be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors. Either party may have attorney(s), witnesses, or expert(s) present. Either party may request a list of witnesses and notification whether attorney(s) will be present.
Conduct of Mediation Sessions a. MEDIATOR’S ROLE: The mediation process may be conducted in the manner that the mediator believes will most expeditiously permit full discussion and resolution of the issues. The mediator will assist the parties in fully discussing and understanding each issue before agreements are made so that both parties arrive at solutions that to them are fair and equitable. The mediator’s role is that of a neutral and MEDIATOR will not provide legal advice or act as an advocate to either party. MEDIATOR has no duty to assure that either party has an understanding of the problem and the consequences of his/her actions. The function of the mediator is to promote and facilitate voluntary resolution of the matter.
Conduct of Mediation Sessions. Mediation hearings will be conducted in an informal manner and discovery will not be allowed. All discussions, statements or admissions will be confidential to the Party's legal position. The Parties may agree to exchange any information they deem necessary. Both Parties must have an authorized representative attend the mediation. Each representative must have the authority to recommend entering into a settlement. Either Party may have attorney(s), witnesses or expert(s) present. Either Party may request a list of witnesses and notification whether attorney(s) will be present. Spokespersons shall be limited to Customer's Staff and Onsite, its subcontractors and/or subconsultants personnel, except that, at its option, Onsite may have an attorney present, in which event it shall advise Customer no less than three (3) working days before the mediation so that Customer may also have its attorney present. Outside experts, including attorneys, may address their specialty if approved by both Parties. Any resultant agreements from mediation shall be documented in writing by both Parties and may be used as the basis for a Change Order or other directive as appropriate. All mediation results and documentation, by themselves, shall be non-binding and inadmissible for any purpose in any legal proceeding, unless such admission is otherwise agreed upon, in writing, by both Parties. Mediators shall not be subject to any subpoena or liability and their actions shall not be subject to discovery.
Conduct of Mediation Sessions. Mediation sessions will be conducted in an informal manner and discovery will not be allowed. All mediation sessions pursuant or relating to this Agreement shall be held in the City of San Diego, California. All discussions, statements, or admissions during mediation shall be confidential to the Party’s legal position. The Parties may agree to exchange any information they deem necessary. Any agreement or settlement resulting from mediation shall not be binding on the Parties, unless and until set forth in a written document signed by both of the Parties.
