Awarded contractors will perform the following services: Conduct mediations and draft legal agreements based on outcome of mediation addressing issues regarding: The interpretation, application or enforcement of any covenants, conditions or restrictions applicable to residential property, or any bylaws, rules or regulations adopted by an association. The procedures used for increasing, decreasing or imposing additional assessments upon residential property in a homeowner association. Be available within the geographic location of the parties to the assigned claim. Agree to update Mediator’s curriculum vitae or resume when necessary for posting on the Division’s website. Agree to notify the Division within (3) days of selection or assignment if a conflict of interest exists with any party. Not later than 5 days after selection or appointment, Mediator shall make contact with the parties for the purposes of setting a date for the mediation and to notify them that they must provide to the mediator a written statement which sets forth the issues in dispute no later than 5 days before the mediation. Review all supporting documents provided by the parties and schedule and conduct mediations in a manner that adheres to all statutes and policies mandated by NRS 38 (as amended by AB370). Conduct mediations that must not exceed 3 hours, unless the parties agree to an extension of such time. Secure locations for mediations that are accessible and amenable to all parties involved. Charge a fee of no more than $167.00 per hour, not to exceed $500.00 for 3 hours of mediation. If the parties agree to extend mediation beyond 3 hours, the fee for additional hours must not exceed $200.00 per hour. The cost of the mediation shall be shared equally by both sides, unless a subsidy is provided for one or both sides. Use their best efforts to complete assigned mediations within 60 days from the date of filing of the claim, as per NRS 38.330(1) (as amended by AB370). Within 30 days of completion of a mediation (successful or unsuccessful), provide to the Division a summary of the mediation, including whether or not the parties resolved their dispute. If the Mediator receives notice from the Division that any portion of the mediation is subsidized, submit, upon completion of a mediation, a cost schedule detailing the hourly rate, costs and expenses of the proceedings. The amount of the subsidy shall not exceed $500.00 per mediation or $250.00 per party, whichever is less, or any amount authorized by law. Presently the law does not allow for subsidy of mediations. Obtain any and all other costs and expenses not covered by the amount subsidized directly from the parties.
