sec.29Conduct of mediation sessions

sec.29 Conduct of mediation sessions

The procedure for commencing and conducting a mediation session at a dispute resolution centre is to be as determined by the director. Mediation sessions are to be conducted with as little formality and technicality, and with as much expedition, as possible. The rules of evidence do not apply to mediation sessions. A dispute may not be adjudicated or arbitrated upon at a mediation session. A mediation session is to be conducted in the absence of the public, but persons who are not parties to a mediation session may be present at or participate in a mediation session with the permission of the director. s 29 amd 1997 No. 38 s 32 (sec.29-ssec.1) The procedure for commencing and conducting a mediation session at a dispute resolution centre is to be as determined by the director. (sec.29-ssec.2) Mediation sessions are to be conducted with as little formality and technicality, and with as much expedition, as possible. (sec.29-ssec.3) The rules of evidence do not apply to mediation sessions. (sec.29-ssec.4) A dispute may not be adjudicated or arbitrated upon at a mediation session. (sec.29-ssec.5) A mediation session is to be conducted in the absence of the public, but persons who are not parties to a mediation session may be present at or participate in a mediation session with the permission of the director.