AGREEMENT TO MEDIATE
In consideration of receiving services from the NOAA Dispute Resolution Program, I agree
to enter into this mediation in good faith. I will sincerely attempt
to resolve this dispute, agree to cooperate with the mediator(s) assigned
to this case, and give serious consideration to all suggestions made
in regard to developing a realistic solution to the problem.I understand that mediators assigned to this case will not be serving as advocates, attorneys,
or judges. Their sole function is to act as neutral facilitators. Any
agreements or decisions resulting from this mediation session are entered
into voluntarily and by mutual acceptance of the parties.I agree that mediation sessions are confidential settlement negotiations and that all offers,
promises, conduct and statements, whether written or oral, made in the
course of proceedings are inadmissible in any litigation or arbitration
of this dispute, to the extent allowed by law. However, matters that
are admissible in a court of law or other administrative process continue
to be admissible even though brought up in a mediation session.I also agree to not subpoena or require any mediator to testify or produce records,
notes or work product in any future proceedings and that no recordings
or stenographic records will be made of the mediation session.I understand that submission of this information is voluntary and submitting
this information constitutes my consent to the use of the information for the
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