150Duties of mediators

150 Duties of mediators

150 Duties of mediators

(1) A mediator has the following functions in a mediation—

(a) to encourage the settlement of the dispute or other matter by facilitating, and helping to conduct, negotiations between the parties,

(b) to promote the open exchange of information relevant to the dispute or other matter by the parties,

(c) to provide to the parties information about the operation of this Act relevant to a settlement of the dispute or other matter,

(d) to help in the settlement of the dispute or other matter in any other appropriate way.

(2) A mediator does not have the power to determine any matter in dispute, whether or not the parties request or consent to such action.