Assisted Settlement Mediation - The process itself is non binding, voluntary and without prejudice. An independent neutral, helps them to reach a negotiated and binding settlement of their dispute. Conciliation Is similar to mediation. Executive Tribunal - The parties form a tribunal made up of one senior person from each party to the dispute and a neutral third party chairman. Early Neutral Evaluation - An independent neutral third party provides a preliminary assessment of the case. The parties are then provided with a non binding evaluation by the third party neutral. Third Party Determination Adjudication - A third party neutral is appointed either by contract or statute to make a summary binding decision on a contractual dispute.. Dispute Review Boards - The board will be appointed at the outset of the contract and will be kept appraised of the project as it progresses. Expert Determination - A third party neutral using his expertise acts as an expert rather than judge. There is no right of appeal from an expert determination.
