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for mediation. A party may request mediation by the commission at any point during negotiations held pursuant to SDCL 49-31-81. Any party to the negotiation may file a joint request for mediation. A mediation request shall be in writing and shall include the following information: (1) The identity of each party to the negotiation, including the name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of each party or the party's representative; (2) The date on which the request for negotiation was made; (3) A list of the issues to be mediated; and (4) A proposed time schedule for the mediation, including a date by which the mediation must be terminated if an agreement is not reached. The party requesting mediation shall serve the request on each party to the negotiation.

Source: 25 SDR 89, effective December 27, 1998.