1. Mediation proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Convention and, except as the parties otherwise agree, in accordance with the rules of procedure for mediation proceedings adopted by the Governing Council.

2. The mediator shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the parties.

3. The mediator shall seek to maintain fair treatment of the parties and promote the settlement of the issues in dispute between the parties in accordance with the code of conduct for mediators.