All involved parties shall attend the mediation session(s). A party other than a natural person (e.g., a corporate or governmental entity or association) satisfies this attendance requirement by sending a representative familiar with the facts of the case, and that person shall have the authority to negotiate and to effectively recommend settlement to the governmental or corporate entity involved. Any party to the mediation may have the assistance of an attorney or other representative. Other persons may attend only with the permission of all parties and with the consent of the mediator.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 1, § 1222
Note: Authority cited: Section 11420.20, Government Code. Reference: Section 11420.20, Government Code.