Common use of Selection of a Mediator Clause in Contracts

Selection of a Mediator. Within ten (10) days of the Parties’ written agreement to mediate, the Parties shall exchange lists of proposed mediators, and the Parties shall seek to agree on a mediator. Any individual designated as the mediator shall make known to the Parties whether he or she is a past or present officer, employee or consultant to any of the Parties, or of any entity related to or Affiliated with any of the Parties or is otherwise interested in the matter to be mediated. Any person with such a relationship shall not be eligible to serve as the mediator, absent the express written consent of all Parties. If the Parties are unable to agree on a mediator, they shall invoke the assistance of the Commission’s Dispute Resolution Service to select a mediator.