(1)There shall be one or more mediators in each district who shall be appointed by a district land tribunal and the appointment shall be on an ad hoc basis.

(2)The mediator shall be a person of high moral character and proven integrity who by virtue of his or her skill, knowledge, work, standing or reputation in society is capable and likely to be able to bring parties who are in disagreement or dispute about an issue over land arising out of any matter provided for in this Act together to negotiate and reach a mutually satisfactory agreement or accommodation on that matter.

(3)The mediator shall have such functions as are provided for in this Act or as may be conferred on him or her by regulations.

(4)In the exercise of his or her functions, the mediator shall be independent and shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person.

(5)In exercising any functions under this Act, the mediator shall be guided by the principles of natural justice, general principles of mediation and the desirability of assisting the parties to reconcile their differences, understand each other's point of view and be prepared to compromise to reach an agreement; but the mediator shall not compel or direct any party to a mediation to arrive at any particular conclusion or decision on any matter the subject of the mediation.

(6)The mediator shall in each case be a person agreed to by the two parties.

(7)A mediator shall be paid such allowance as may be prescribed.