b) the time within which the process must be concluded; and
c) how the costs of the process are to be allocated to the Parties.
28.
The time specified for concluding a mediation will be extended for 15 days following
receipt of the findings or opinions rendered in a process described under Section 27.
Right to Withdraw
29.
A Party may withdraw from a mediation at any time by giving written notice of its intent
to the mediator.
30.
Before a withdrawal is effective, the withdrawing Party will:
a) speak with the mediator;
b) disclose its reasons for withdrawing; and
c) give the mediator the opportunity to discuss the consequences of withdrawal.
Termination of Mediation
31.
A mediation is terminated when any of the following occurs:
a) subject to Section 28, the expiration of 30 days after the appointment of the
mediator, or any longer period agreed by the Parties in writing;
b) the Parties have agreed in writing to terminate the mediation or not to appoint a
replacement mediator under Section 11;
c) a Party directly engaged in the Disagreement withdraws from the mediation under
Section 29; or
d) the Parties directly engaged in the Disagreement sign a written agreement
resolving the Disagreement.
Mediator Recommendation
32.
If a mediation is terminated without the Parties reaching agreement, the Parties may agree
to request the mediator to give a written non-binding recommendation for settlement, but
the mediator may decline the request without reasons.
33.
Within 15 days after delivery of any mediator's recommendation under Section 32, the
Parties will meet with the mediator to attempt to resolve the Disagreement.
Costs
34.
A Party withdrawing from a mediation under Section 29 is not responsible for any costs
of the mediation that are incurred after the date that Party's withdrawal takes effect.
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