Optional Mediation. A. Within the time limits for appeal to Step Four, the District or the CSEA on behalf of the Grievant, may request that the Grievance be submitted to mediation prior to proceeding to Step Four of the grievance procedure. B. Upon receipt of the request to submit the Grievance to mediation, the District shall contact the California State Conciliation Service and request that a mediator be appointed. C. Selection of the mediator shall be by mutual agreement. D. The mediator shall attempt to assist the parties in resolving the Grievance and shall have no power to render a decision or recommendation on the Grievance in the absence of a mutually agreeable resolution. Any statements made during the mediation process shall be admissible in any future court or administrative proceeding. E. If the mediation level does not satisfactorily resolve the grievance, either the Grievant or the District may appeal the Grievance to Step Four hereinabove within ten (10) working days following the last mediation session.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement