§ 8.56.140. Initial-step mediation.

If the petition for mediation is not withdrawn following informal consultation, staff may set an initial mediation hearing to be conducted by a panel member assigned by the director or his designee. If the parties reach an agreement at such initial mediation hearing, the terms of such agreement may be stated in writing and executed by the parties, and the mediation process shall terminate. Copies of such agreement shall be retained in the case file by the department. Where no agreement is reached, the mediator shall within seven days file with the department a brief report summarizing the mediation hearing. Such report shall be served upon all parties to the hearing upon request.

(Ord. 83-0090 § 1 (part), 1983).