Or. Admin. R. 137-005-0060

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 137-005-0060 - Mediation

(1) Unless otherwise provided by law, mediation is a voluntary process from which the agency and other participants may withdraw at any time.

(2) The mediator does not represent the interests of any of the participants or offer legal advice. Likewise, the mediator is not a judge and has no decision making power to impose a settlement on the participants or to render decisions.

(3) The person participating in the mediation on behalf of the agency shall be knowledgeable about the issues in dispute and have authority to effectively recommend settlement options to the agency.

Or. Admin. R. 137-005-0060

JD 1-1997, f. 3-28-97, cert. ef. 4-1-97; JD 3-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.341 & ORS 183.502

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.502