| (a) Mediation is a forum in which an impartial person,
the mediator, facilitates communication between the parties to promote
reconciliation, settlement, or understanding among them. A mediator
may not impose his or her own judgment on the issues for that of the
parties. The mediator must be acceptable to both parties.
(b) The mediation is subject to the provisions of the
Governmental Dispute Resolution Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
2009. For purposes of this division, "mediation" is assigned the meaning
set forth in the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §154.023.
(c) To facilitate a meaningful opportunity for settlement,
the parties shall, to the extent possible, select representatives
who are knowledgeable about the dispute, who are in a position to
reach agreement, or who can credibly recommend approval of an agreement.
|
