R17-10-1. Mediation

(1) A party must contact the Ombudsman in writing to request mediation. (2) Parties must disclose to the Ombudsman who will be attending mediation, as well as their contact information. (3) To participate in mediation remotely, participants must have their cameras on and disclose if anyone else is in the room. (4) Mediation may not be recorded. (5) At any time during the appeals process with the Office, the Director may refer the parties to the Government Records Ombudsman for mediation.