Common use of Rules of the Mediation Procedure Clause in Contracts

Rules of the Mediation Procedure. 1. Within 10 days of the date of appointment of the mediator, the Party having invoked the mediation procedure shall present, in writing, a detailed description of the problem to the mediator and to the other Party, in particular of the operation of the measure at issue and its trade effects. Within 20 days of the date of delivery of that description, the other Party may provide, in writing, its comments to the description of the problem. Either Party may include in its description or comments any information that it deems relevant. 2. The mediator may decide on the most appropriate way of bringing clarity to the measure concerned and its possible trade effects. In particular, the mediator may organise meetings between the Parties, consult the Parties jointly or individually, seek the assistance of, or consult with, relevant experts and stakeholders and provide any additional support requested by the Parties. Before seeking the assistance of, or consulting with, relevant experts and stakeholders, the mediator shall consult with the Parties. 3. The mediator may offer advice and propose a solution for the consideration of the Parties which may accept or reject the proposed solution or may agree on a different solution. The mediator shall not advise or give comments on the consistency of the measure at issue. 4. The mediation procedure shall take place in the territory of the Party to which the request was addressed or, by mutual agreement, in any other location or by any other means. 5. The Parties shall endeavour to reach a mutually agreed solution within 60 days of the appointment of the mediator. Pending a final agreement, the Parties may consider possible interim solutions, especially if the measure relates to perishable goods. 6. The