If a party requests mediation, the commission staff members shall conduct the mediation. Any commission staff member acting as a mediator may not participate in any subsequent arbitration or approval process for the same agreement unless each party to the negotiations consents.

Source: 25 SDR 89, effective December 27, 1998.

General Authority: SDCL 49-31-76.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-3 , 49-31-76 , 49-31-81.