1. The mediator is a neutral, impartial and independent third person, devoid of powers of imposition upon the parties to the mediation, who assists the parties in their attempt to obtain a final settlement on the subject matter in dispute. In particular he may not legally or otherwise represent or consult the parties or third persons on legal issues, which are or have been the subject matter of the mediation proceedings. The mediator shall disclose to the parties and the Centre all possible conflicts of interests or other circumstances likely to give rise to doubts as to his independence or impartiality without undue delay.

2. A person who assists or represents or who has assisted or represented one of the parties on the same issues before the commencement of the mediation proceedings may not act as a mediator.

3. The mediator shall, by accepting the nomination, be deemed to be able to invest sufficient time to enable the mediation to be conducted expeditiously. Where the mediator is de jure or de facto prevented from fulfilling his duties or fails to perform his functions in an adequate manner, upon the request of either party the Centre shall revoke the mandate of the mediator and appoint substitute mediator according to Article 6 (1) c).

4. The mediator shall adhere to the principles of the European Code of Conduct for Mediators.