Rule 100.06 - Self-determination1. A mediator shall respect and encourage self-determination by the parties in their decision whether, and on what terms, to resolve their dispute and shall refrain from being directive and judgmental regarding the issues in dispute and options for settlement.2. A mediator may raise questions for the participants to consider regarding their perceptions of the dispute as well as the acceptability of proposed options for settlement and their impact on third parties. Furthermore, a mediator may suggest for consideration options for settlement in addition to those conceived of by the parties themselves.3. A mediator shall not impose his/her opinion about the merits of a dispute or about the acceptability of any proposed option for settlement. Upon request, however, a mediator may provide evaluative observations.Adopted by order 2022-04, eff. 2/1/2022; amended by order 2022-08, eff. 2/1/2022.