1. Disputes between members In the event of a dispute arising between members (in their capacity as members), or between a member and the Association, or a member and the Board that relates to the Association, the following procedure shall apply:

a) The disputing parties will advise the Board of Directors in writing of the dispute within 7 days of the dispute arising.

b) Each party of the dispute may nominate a representative who is not directly involved in the dispute. Those representatives shall then assist the disputing parties to settle the dispute by negotiation.

c) Should the nominated representatives be unable to resolve the dispute within 14 days (or such other period as they may agree upon) the dispute shall be referred to a person mutually agreed for mediation.

d) If within 14 days no mediator can be agreed upon to mediate the dispute pursuant to clause 6(c) the dispute shall be referred to a community justice centre for mediation in accordance with the Community Justice Act 1983.

Constitution 8 September 1998