§ 11-41-105 — Selection of mediators; duties; compensation; immunity

(a) The board shall select mediators and shall establish
training standards for mediators which shall include training in
mediation processes and conflict resolution.
(b) Mediators shall:
(i) Listen to the parties desiring to be heard;
(ii) Endeavor to create a climate conducive to the
resolution of differences between the parties;
(iii) Inform the parties as to the existence of
available assistance programs;
(iv) Repealed by Laws 1988, ch. 48, § 2.
(v) Assist the parties in attempting to arrive at an
agreement;
(vi) Assist in the preparation of a written
agreement.
(c) Mediators shall be compensated in an amount approved
by the board. The parties in the mediation process shall share
the costs of the mediation equally. The board may establish a
fee schedule to recover, to the extent possible, the board's
administrative costs from the parties upon the execution of a
mediation agreement.
(d) Mediators, and University of Wyoming financial
analysts and extension personnel to the extent they participate
in mediations under this chapter, are immune from civil
liability for any good faith act or omission within the scope of
the performance of their powers and duties under this chapter.
(e) After receiving a mediation request involving an
agricultural debt, the board may refer the borrower to the
University of Wyoming college of agriculture through the
extension service or other financial analysts skilled in
assisting with farm debt matters. The financial analyst shall
assist the borrower in the preparation of information relative
to the finances of the borrower for the initial mediation
meeting.
(f) Mediators may not compel a settlement.