Common use of Appointment of mediator Clause in Contracts

Appointment of mediator. The state superintendent shall appoint a mediator within five (5) days after receiving the written request for appointment of a mediator. The mediator will be mutually acceptable to the Board and the Association. The mediator shall meet with the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. For the purpose of mediation, parties agree to fully comply with the requests of the mediator. The expense of the mediation shall be paid equally by the parties.