13. A party to engage in the mediation directly

A party to a dispute shall be entitled and required to engage directly during all stages of the mediation and shall not be represented by any other person.

A party may opt to be accompanied at the mediation by any other person who can assist the party to reach a solution including an Attorney-at-Law and such other person may, at the request of such party make statements on behalf of the party, subject to the management and control of the mediation process by the mediator.

A party which is a corporate or statutory body or other entity with legal personality or a government department or other institution, shall be represented by an officer with due level of authority granted in writing, to speak on behalf of the party to reach a settlement and to agree to a settlement.