Rule 11.9 - Fees and other charges(1) A mediator shall provide each party or each party's representative true and complete information about mediation fees, expenses, and any other actual or potential charges that may be incurred in connection with a mediation. a. If a mediator charges fees, the mediator should develop them in light of all relevant factors, including the type and complexity of the matter, the qualifications of the mediator, the time required, and the rates customary for such mediation services.b. A mediator's fee arrangement should be in writing unless the parties request otherwise. (2) A mediator shall not charge fees in a manner that impairs a mediator's impartiality. a. A mediator should not enter into a fee agreement that is contingent upon the result of the mediation or amount of the settlement.b. While a mediator may accept unequal fee payments from the parties, a mediator should not allow such a fee arrangement to impact adversely the mediator's ability to conduct a mediation in an impartial manner.Court Order November 10, 2011, effective 1/1/2012.