654A.9 Duties of mediator.
At the initial mediation meeting and subsequent meetings, the mediator shall:
1. Listen to the borrower and the creditors desiring to be heard.
2. Attempt to mediate between the borrower and the creditors.
3. Advise the borrower and the creditors as to the existence of available assistance programs.
4. Encourage the parties to adjust, refinance, or provide for payment of the debts.
5. Advise, counsel, and assist the borrower and creditors in attempting to arrive at an agreement for the future conduct of financial relations among them.
86 Acts, ch 1214, §22
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 654A - FARM MEDIATION — FARMER-CREDITOR DISPUTES
Section 654A.4 - Applicability of chapter.
Section 654A.5 - Voluntary mediation proceedings.
Section 654A.6 - Mandatory mediation proceedings.
Section 654A.7 - Financial analyst and legal assistance.
Section 654A.8 - Initial mediation meeting.
Section 654A.9 - Duties of mediator.
Section 654A.10 - Mediation period.
Section 654A.11 - Mediation release.
Section 654A.12 - Extension of deadlines.
Section 654A.13 - Confidentiality.