Common use of Authority of Mediator Clause in Contracts

Authority of Mediator. The mediator may conduct the mediation conference using all of the customary techniques associated with mediation including the use of separate caucuses. FMCS rules protecting the mediator’s confidentiality and immunity from providing testimony in any subsequent arbitration case, court proceeding, or administrative tribunal shall apply to FMCS grievance mediation. FMCS and the Mediator will be held harmless of any claim of damages arising from the mediation process. The Mediator shall have no authority to compel resolution of the grievance, or to recommend altering, amending or modifying any provisions of this Agreement; or to actually alter, amend or modify any provisions of this Agreement.

Authority of Mediator. The mediator may conduct the mediation conference using all of the customary techniques associated with mediation including the use of separate caucuses. FMCS rules protecting the mediator’s confidentiality and immunity from providing testimony in any subsequent arbitration case, court proceeding, or administrative tribunal shall apply to FMCS grievance mediation. FMCS and the Mediator mediator will be held harmless of any claim of damages arising from the mediation process. The Mediator mediator shall have no authority to compel resolution of the grievance, or to recommend altering, amending amending, or modifying any provisions of this Agreement; or to actually alter, amend or modify any provisions of this Agreement.