A member may apply for re-appointment at the end of the initial or any subsequent term. Volunteer members meet on a monthly basis on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone has a chance to explain, to be heard, and to listen during mediation. Mediators encourage talking and listening, to see if an agreement is possible. They do not offer solutions.
Mediators can help prepare simple, non-legally binding written agreements.
This often helps everyone better know and remember terms of the agreement. Mediation empowers the parties to create an agreement that they all can live with. Mediation offers an attractive alternative to doing nothing or going to court. Participants with an open mind, willingness to listen, and serious interest in resolving their dispute greatly increase chances of coming to an agreement. Confidential sessions help participants feel more comfortable in speaking freely and candidly.