(1) The conciliator shall assist the parties in an independent and impartial manner in their attempt to reach an amicable settlement of their dispute.
(2) The conciliator shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness and justice, giving consideration to, among other things, the rights and obligations of the parties, the usages of the trade concerned and the circumstances surrounding the dispute, including any previous business practices between the parties.
(3) The conciliator may conduct the conciliation proceedings in such a manner as he considers appropriate, taking into account the circumstances of the case, the wishes the parties may express, including any request by a party that the conciliator hear oral statements, and the need for a speedy settlement of the dispute.
(4) The conciliator may, at any stage of the conciliation proceedings, make proposals for a settlement of the dispute. Such proposals need not be in writing and need not be accompanied by a statement of the reasons therefor.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
Section 61 of Arbitration Act - Application and scope
Section 62 of Arbitration Act - Commencement of conciliation proceedings
Section 63 of Arbitration Act - Number of conciliators
Section 64 of Arbitration Act - Appointment of conciliators
Section 65 of Arbitration Act - Submission of statements to conciliator
Section 66 of Arbitration Act - Conciliator not bound by certain enactments
Section 67 of Arbitration Act - Role of conciliator
Section 68 of Arbitration Act - Administrative assistance
Section 69 of Arbitration Act - Communication between conciliator and parties
Section 70 of Arbitration Act - Disclosure of information