5(1)If a notice to mediate is delivered under subsection 8(3) of the Act, the parties shall, unless a notice declining mediation is delivered under section 4, jointly appoint a mediator,
(a)
if there are 4 or fewer parties, within 14 days after the notice to mediate was delivered, or
(b)
if there are 5 or more parties, within 21 days after the notice to mediate was delivered.
5(2)If the parties fail to jointly appoint a mediator within the time required by subsection (1), each party may authorize a representative to agree on his or her behalf to the appointment of a mediator.
5(1)If a notice to mediate is delivered under subsection 8(3) of the Act, the parties shall, unless a notice declining mediation is delivered under section 4, jointly appoint a mediator,
(a)
if there are 4 or fewer parties, within 14 days after the notice to mediate was delivered, or
(b)
if there are 5 or more parties, within 21 days after the notice to mediate was delivered.
5(2)If the parties fail to jointly appoint a mediator within the time required by subsection (1), each party may authorize a representative to agree on his or her behalf to the appointment of a mediator.