Training And Certification

(1) The Department shall maintain a list of state affiliated mediators approved to conduct mediations under this program. (2) All mediators shall be neutral third parties who have been trained and approved as mediators. An individual desiring to be listed on the panel of approved mediators shall have satisfactorily completed mediation training which has been approved by the Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Commission of the Tennessee Supreme Court, or otherwise satisfy the requirements for listing as a mediator pursuant to the rules of the ADR Commission; and further receive the approval and recommendation for listing on the panel of mediators from the individual’s Appointing Authority. Final approval for listing or removal from the panel shall be in the Commissioner’s discretion.