Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003)RegulationsRegulations in terms of the Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003)12. Mediation |
| (1) | A request for the Authority to act as a mediator must be made in writing and must set out the nature of the dispute between the parties. |
| (2) | A suitable person recommended for appointment as a mediator in terms of section 30(2)(a) of the Act must be so appointed within 10 working days of receipt of the request by the Authority. |
| (3) | At the commencement of mediation, the appointed mediator must— |
| (a) | inform the parties that he or she does not have any conflict of interest; |
| (b) | inform the parties about the procedure and manner in which the mediation will be conducted; |
| (c) | inform the parties how the fees, if any, to be paid by the parties for the mediation service will be determined and to whom payments should be made; and |
| (d) | secure agreement from the parties to the dispute with regard to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), before proceeding with the mediation. |