In addition to their attorney being present, each party shall provide a representative, who shall attend the mediation in person or via telephone. The representative shall have authority to enter into negotiations, in good faith, to resolve the issues in dispute. If the representative attends via telephone, they shall be available by telephone for the duration of the mediation. Reasonable notice shall be provided to the opposing party concerning attendance via telephone, prior to the mediation. This regulation does not prevent a claimant from proceeding pro se.

HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 37, Issue No. 6, eff June 28, 2013.