(a) If the secretary determines that an impasse exists, the secretary shall:
- (1) If a federal mediator is available, appoint a mediator from the federal mediation and conciliation service; or
- (2) If a federal mediator is not available within fourteen (14) days after the secretary's request the secretary shall appoint a mediator from a list of qualified persons maintained by the secretary. All mediators shall receive an amount of compensation determined to be appropriate by the secretary.
- (b) A mediator appointed pursuant to these rules shall be required to notify the secretary as to the date, time and location of his or her first meeting with the parties.
- (c) The effective date of appointment for a mediator shall be the date of the first meeting with the parties.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 72-5432; implementing K.S.A. 72-5427; effective, E-81-38, Dec. 10, 1980; effective May 1, 1981.)