(1) The chairperson of the Dispute Mediation Committee shall convene and preside over meetings of the Dispute Mediation Committee.

(2) The chairperson of the Dispute Mediation Committee shall notify each member of the Dispute Mediation Committee of the date, time, venue, and agenda no later than seven days prior to the meeting: Provided, That this shall not apply in case of emergency.

(3) The meetings of the Dispute Mediation Committee and the mediation panel shall not be open to the public: Provided, That attendance of the parties or interested parties is allowed by the resolution of the Dispute Mediation Committee, if deemed necessary.