260Compulsory conference with mediator

260 Compulsory conference with mediator (1) A compulsory conference may be held with a mediator if— (a) each party for the motor accident claim agrees; and

Division 5.7.2 Compulsory conferences before court proceedings (b) each party for the motor accident claim agrees, in writing, about how costs of the mediation are to be apportioned between the parties. (2) The mediator must be a person who is independent of the parties. (3) The mediator must be decided by agreement by each party. (4) However, if the parties are unable to agree on a mediator not later than 30 days after the date for the compulsory conference is decided, any party may apply to the registrar of the court for the registrar to decide the mediator.