Common use of ADR Procedure Clause in Contracts

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judge. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this Contract. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral who is an attorney or former judge shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judgeexperience. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated 1058(4).nks 6 November 10, 1997 above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement Agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing partyParty's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties Parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties Parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties Parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties Parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties Parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 five acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral who is an attorney or former judge shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judgeexperience. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 five Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimantclaimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties Parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party Party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties Parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement Agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the partiesParties, unless a party Party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party Party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting partyParty's lawsuit.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars) at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) neutral third party ("Neutral") to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judge. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about -47- 52 each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the RespondentClaimant. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit lawsuit, application or complaint in any court or regulatory agency allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuitlawsuit or regulatory proceeding. All negotiations and information obtained pursuant to ADR proceedings hereunder are confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of the Federal and state Rules of Evidence.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 sixty days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 thirty days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--Rules - whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--method - shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 fifteen days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 five acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judge. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 fifteen days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 five Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 fifteen days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 thirty days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 thirty days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 thirty days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources Resources, Inc. ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral who is an attorney or former judge shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judgeexperience. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals1039(6).nks November 10, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this Contract. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.1997

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral who is an attorney or former judge shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judgeexperience. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement Agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources Resources, Inc. ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral who is an attorney or former judge shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judgeexperience. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from the CPR to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement Agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 five acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral who is an attorney or former judge shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judgeexperience. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 five Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimantclaimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement Agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 at issue has not been resolved within 60 days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) third party to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral who is an attorney or former judge shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judgeexperience. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement Agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this Contract. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.1055(3).nks 15 November 10, 1997

ADR Procedure. If a dispute with more than $20,000.00 50,000 at issue has not been resolved within 60 sixty days of the disputing party's notice, a party wishing resolution of the dispute ("Claimant") shall initiate assisted Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") proceedings as described in this Section. Once the Claimant has notified the other party ("Respondent") of a desire to initiate ADR proceedings, the proceedings shall be governed as follows: By mutual agreement, the parties shall select the ADR method they wish to use. That ADR method may include arbitration, mediation, mini-mini- trial, or any other method which best suits the circumstances of the dispute. The parties shall agree in writing to the chosen ADR method and the procedural rules to be followed within 30 thirty days after receipt of notice of intent to initiate ADR proceedings. To the extent the parties are unable to agree on procedural rules in whole or in part, the current Center for Public Resources ("CPR") Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes, CPR Model Mini-trial Procedure, or CPR Commercial Arbitration Rules--Rules - whichever applies to the chosen ADR method--method - shall control, to the extent such rules are consistent with the provisions of this Section. If the parties are unable to agree on an ADR method, the method shall be arbitration. The parties shall select a single Neutral (as defined by CPR) neutral third party (a "Neutral") to preside over the ADR proceedings, by the following procedure: Within 15 fifteen days after an ADR method is established, the Claimant shall submit a list of 5 five acceptable Neutrals to the Respondent. Each Neutral listed shall be sufficiently qualified, including demonstrated neutrality, experience and competence regarding the subject matter of the dispute. A Neutral shall be deemed to have adequate experience if an attorney or former judge. None of the Neutrals may be present or former employees, attorneys, or agents of either party. The list shall supply information about each Neutral, including address, and relevant background and experience (including education, employment history and prior ADR assignments). Within 15 fifteen days after receiving the Claimant's list of Neutrals, the Respondent shall select one Neutral from the list, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Respondent, the Respondent shall submit a list of 5 five Neutrals, together with the above background information, to the Claimant. Each of the Neutrals shall meet the conditions stated above regarding the Claimant's Neutrals. Within 15 fifteen days after receiving the Respondent's list of Neutrals, the Claimant shall select one Neutral, if at least one individual on the list is acceptable to the Respondent. If none on the list are acceptable to the Claimant, then the parties shall request assistance from CPR the Center for Public Resources, Inc., to select a Neutral. The ADR proceeding shall take place within 30 thirty days after the Neutral has been selected. The Neutral shall issue a written decision within 30 thirty days after the ADR proceeding is complete. Each party shall be responsible for an equal share of the costs of the ADR proceeding. The parties agree that any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled during the pendency of the ADR proceedings, and no legal action may be brought in connection with this agreement during the pendency of an ADR proceeding. The Neutral's written decision shall become final and binding on the parties, unless a party objects in writing within 30 thirty days of receipt of the decision. The objecting party may then file a lawsuit in any court allowed by this ContractAgreement. The Neutral's written decision shall be admissible in the objecting party's lawsuit.