Role of the Mediator Sample Clauses
Role of the Mediator. The role of the mediator is to assist the parties to achieve a mutually acceptable resolution of the grievance.
Role of the Mediator. The mediator acts as a facilitator, not an advocate, judge, jury, counselor, or therapist. The mediator assists the parties in identifying issues, reducing obstacles to communication, maximizing the exploration of alternatives, and helping parties reach voluntary agreements.
Role of the Mediator. We acknowledge that the role of the mediator is to assist us with negotiating a resolution of the issue(s) which are in dispute between us.
Role of the Mediator. It shall be the role of the mediator to assist the parties in reaching a settlement of their dispute. It is agreed that the mediator will not provide legal advice although the mediator may express opinions on the applicability of the law to the facts to the extent such opinions may, in the judgment of the mediator, be helpful in facilitating a settlement. The parties agree they will rely solely on the advice of their own attorneys as well as their own judgment in arriving at a resolution of their dispute.
Role of the Mediator. The Mediator will be neutral and impartial. The Mediator will assist the Parties to attempt to resolve the Dispute by helping them to:
Role of the Mediator. The Mediator’s role is to serve as an impartial facilitator of the negotiation. The Mediator has no power to order or dictate any terms of any agreement – all such power belongs to the Parties.
Role of the Mediator. The mediator shall aid the parties in their discussions and negotiations by informally advising the parties. Any opinion expressed by the mediator shall be strictly advisory and shall not be binding on the parties; provided, however, any final, written opinion expressed by the mediator shall be admissible in any arbitration proceedings.
Role of the Mediator. (a) The Mediator will act as an impartial, third-party facilitator and assist the Parties towards reaching a voluntary solution to the dispute. The Mediator is not providing legal advice and has no power to impose a settlement.
(b) The Mediator may meet separately with the Parties during the mediation.
(c) The Mediator may assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of the positions advanced by the Parties and may provide the Parties with a non-binding opinion as to the probable outcome of the inquiry.
(d) Should the Parties not reach a settlement and the matter proceed to a hearing, the Mediator will not be assigned to hear the complaint without the Parties’ request and consent.
Role of the Mediator. The mediator will:
Role of the Mediator. The role of the Mediator will be to listen carefully to each party; clarify statements made and information exchanged for full understanding; ask questions designed to elicit information the parties may need; keep the parties on track and focused on the issues; assist the parties in gathering information from each other and to identify ways to gather other needed information; help the parties test and examine potential agreements; suggest when outside experts, such as tax consultants, therapists, appraisers, subject matter experts, etc., may be needed; and otherwise facilitate negotiations.