CIM
provides mediation service on intra-organizational and inter organizational issues.
CIM on request has helped mission organizations, and churches in conflicts related
to administration and ministries in the field.
There are a few major church
denominations that have appellate for a who render commendable service in resolving
organizational conflicts. Their hands need to be strengthened. However, if all
its appellate members belong to the same church, there can be complaints of subjectivity
or partiality. CIM can assist them with objective outside professional expertise.
CIM
is available to help national federations to become the appellate authority to
their constituent churches/ organizations. Most federating bodies seem to be averse
to the idea of assuming responsibilities for conflict resolution for their constituent
organizations because they lack the manpower and/or professional expertise to
handle conflicts. CIM can provide such professional help.
If there are
organizations or context where no appellate body exists, CIM is available to help
directly in conflict resolution.
Mediation Procedure
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Code of Civil
Procedure 1908 is followed. The Mediation Procedure consists of the following
essentials:
- Presentation of facts under affidavit by; both parties.
- Framing
of issues
- Expert subject opinion sought
- Suggest
remedies to both the parties and facilitate the arrival of a soloution after narrowing
down differences
- Settlement/ Award between parties to e written
and signed by both the parties and attested by the mediator.
Characteristics
of Mediation by CIM
- Confidentiality (CIM maintain confidentiality
of the issues).
- Neutrality
- Integrity
- Knowledgeable on the subject of dispute ( CIM has a large team of management and
legal experts)
- Acceptability in the Christian Community
Resource Persons:
CIM
Staff have undergone judiciary approved mediation training. This service is rendered
by management professionals, retired legal professionals and senior Christian
leaders. If you are one such person, contact us. All resource persons are paid
service charges.
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