A. After the answer has been received, the review board shall, within fifteen (15) days, invite the parties to voluntarily participate in mediation of their dispute. The parties must respond within fifteen (15) days of being invited to mediate. The parties must accept or reject the invitation to mediation.
B. If accepted by parties, mediation shall be conducted in accordance with procedures promulgated by the review board. Parties may jointly select a mediator. If parties cannot agree, a mediator shall be selected pursuant to procedures promulgated by the review board. The parties shall be jointly responsible for all financial costs and expenses associated with mediation.
C. The parties shall notify the review board as to whether the mediation successfully resolved the complaint. Mediation proceedings shall otherwise be confidential. Neither the results thereof, nor any record made in connection therewith, shall be made public unless agreed to in writing by both parties.
D. If the mediation has successfully resolved the complaint, the review board shall promptly notify the parties that it has dismissed the complaint. (Ord. 1261, 12-21-2011)