Rule 4

Rule 4. Mediator Conduct, Disqualification, Recusal, Suspension and Termination.

1. Any mediator appointed pursuant to these rules is subject to Canon 1; Canon 2, Rules 2.1 through 2.9, 2.11, and 2.13 through 2.16; and Canon 3, Rules 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.9 of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted or amended by the Supreme Court of Nevada.

2. A mediator who has a personal or past or present significant professional relationship with any of the parties or a financial interest in the matter of the mediation shall immediately recuse himself or herself as a mediator in the particular case. Any mediator who has received material concerning a party that is designated confidential under Rules 11(8) and/or 11(9) may not undertake representation adverse to that party in connection with a mediation under this program for a period of 90 days after the mediation, unless the party providing the confidential material waives this rule. In no event may a mediator, at any time, use confidential information provided to him or her as a mediator under Rules 11(8) and/or 11(9) in the later representation of a party to a mediation.

3. Mediators serve at the pleasure of the Court and the Court may suspend or revoke the appointment of a mediator at any time. The suspension or revocation is effective immediately. The FMP Manager has authority to take any action necessary to accommodate the parties affected by such action(s).