A Mediator Shall Fully Disclose and Explain the Basis of Compensation, Fees, and Charges to the Parties. The parties should be provided sufficient information about fees at the outset of a mediation to determine if they wish to retain the services of a mediator. If a mediator charges fees, the fees shall be reasonable considering, among other things, the mediation service, the type and complexity of the matter, the expertise of the mediator, the time required, and the rates customary in the community. The better practice in reaching an understanding about fees is to set down the arrangements in a written agreement. Obligations to the Mediation Process.
Mediators have a duty to improve the practice of mediation.