Procedures for Mediation Clause Samples
The Procedures for Mediation clause outlines the steps parties must follow to resolve disputes through mediation before pursuing litigation or arbitration. Typically, it specifies how mediation is initiated, the selection process for a neutral mediator, and the timeframe within which mediation should occur. This clause ensures that parties attempt to settle disagreements amicably and efficiently, reducing the likelihood of costly and time-consuming legal proceedings.
Procedures for Mediation. The process, at a minimum, shall include the following requirements: At least two (2) Business Days prior to the initial mediation conference with the Mediator, each Party shall submit a “position paper” setting forth the material bases for its respective position to the Mediator and the other Parties. Each Party shall also provide a brief verbal presentation to the Mediator and the other Parties. The Mediator should identify areas of agreement and dispute, and establish, if possible, a range of likely outcomes for purposes of facilitating complete settlement of the Contract Dispute. The informal attempts to negotiate a settlement under Section 21.8.1 and the mediation shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the date of notification of the Contract Dispute to either Party. If the Contract Dispute is not resolved in its entirety within such sixty (60) day period, then either Party may, within fifteen (15) days after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period, commence arbitration proceedings under Section 21.9.
Procedures for Mediation. The UAPC shall then meet with each of the affected APCs or with the LAPC, if affected, and attempt to mediate the dispute. If the UAPC is unable to resolve the dispute to the satisfaction of the affected APC(s), it shall submit a written summary of the matter and a recommendation to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who shall make a final determination to resolve the dispute. If they do not follow the recommendation of the UAPC, they shall furnish to it written reasons for their determination.
Procedures for Mediation. The process, at a minimum, shall include the following requirements: At least two (2) business days prior to the initial mediation conference with the Mediator, each party shall submit a “position paper” setting forth the material bases for its respective position to the Mediator and the other parties. Each party shall also provide a brief verbal presentation to the Mediator and the other parties. The Mediator should identify areas of agreement and dispute, and establish, if possible, a range of likely outcomes for purposes of facilitating complete settlement of the Contract Dispute. The informal attempts to negotiate a settlement under Section 21.8.1 and the mediation shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the date of notification of the Contract Dispute to either party. If the Contract Dispute is not resolved in its entirety within such sixty (60) day period, then either party may, within fifteen (15) days after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period, commence judicial reference proceedings or, if judicial reference is not permitted, arbitration proceedings, under Sections 21.7 and 21.8, respectively.