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TITLE 31NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PART 10TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CHAPTER 380ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER CMEDIATION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES
RULE §380.42Conduct of Mediation

(a) Mediation is a consensual process in which an impartial third party, 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) Mediation under this chapter is subject to the provisions of the Governmental Dispute Resolution Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2009. For purposes of this chapter, "mediation" is assigned the meaning set forth in 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, and who can credibly recommend approval of an agreement.


Source Note: The provisions of this §380.42 adopted to be effective April 11, 2001, 26 TexReg 2746

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