A mediator may not be selected to mediate a proceeding if the mediator:

1. (1) has an interest in the outcome of the proceeding;
2. (2) is related to any of the parties or attorneys in the proceeding; or

3. (3) is employed by any of the parties or attorneys involved in the proceeding, except that an employee of the agency involved may serve as a mediator if the employee of the agency:

   1. (A) has not participated in the investigation or prosecution of the dispute; and
   2. (B) does not otherwise have an interest in the outcome of the proceeding.

As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.