Within each village in the union an MLAA mediation committee of 8-10 people is established. MLAA focuses on recruiting women and people from a number of religions, especially if the village is a mixed one. The MLAA village mediation committee members receive a one-day training in mediation for approximately 50 people, with additional refresher courses. The mediation worker then posts a letter to the other party and sets a date for mediation. Once a mediation begins, the mediation worker will explain the process to the parties and inform them of their right to pursue their case in court.
Clients have some say as to who is on their committee and can request that someone be excluded.
Clients are also permitted to bring anyone they choose to the mediation. A major focus of the mediation process is allowing the clients to share their stories. The mediation committee members do a lot of inquiry and generally police the disputants as they struggle for time to express their views. During the mediations observed, clients were never cut short because time might be running out. Instead, the mediation was simply extended to a next meeting.