- (a) Control of Conference. The mediator shall be in control of the conference and the procedures to be followed.
- (b) Private Consultation. The mediator may communicate privately with any participant or counsel prior to and during the conference. The fact that private communications with a participant may occur shall be disclosed to all other participants at the conclusion of the communications.
- (c) Scheduling the Conference. The mediator shall make a good faith effort to schedule the conference at a time that is convenient with the participants, attorneys and mediator. In the absence of agreement, the mediator shall select the date for the conference.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143-135.26(10), (11); S.L. 2001-496, s. 14(b);
Temporary Adoption Eff. July 1, 2002;
Eff. August 1, 2004;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2018.