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submit the matter to mediation . If both Parties agree to submit the matter to mediation, the <br /> following actions shall be taken : <br /> a . Each Party shall recommend a mediator certified by the N . C . Courts after first <br /> determining that the recommended mediator, and said mediator ' s firm, if any, have no <br /> conflict or prior knowledge of the matter to be resolved, and no prior work for or against <br /> either Party , <br /> b . The recommended mediators must have knowledge of the general subject matter of <br /> the FCC 911 laws , regulations and 911 practices , <br /> c . The recommended mediators must be able to execute and deliver a satisfactory <br /> confidentiality and non- disclosure agreement if information exempt from disclosure under <br /> N . C . Gen . State § 1321 , et seq . i- s relevant or material to the matter to be resolved, <br /> d . Recommended mediators and their respective contact and qualification information <br /> shall be exchanged within five (5 ) days to each party as provided in Section 28 below <br /> following the agreement to mediate , <br /> e . Unless the Parties mutually agree to select a particular mediator, the selection of a <br /> mediator shall be determined by the Mediator ' s earliest available date to initiate mediation . <br /> Any agreement to mediate shall require the Parties to appear and mediate the matter in <br /> good faith in accordance with the schedule and calendar established by the Mediator, and <br /> f. Provided, however, that this term shall not constitute an agreement by either Party <br /> to mediate or arbitrate any dispute ; and that any agreement to mediate may be revoked or <br /> terminated without penalty therefor if so advised by the N . C . Attorney General . <br /> 24 . Special Provisions and Conditions . <br /> a . The 911 Board may request from Grantee certain information that will assist 911 <br /> Board with evaluation of the short and long-range impact of its programs . Grantee <br /> recognizes that such requests may occur after termination of this Agreement and agrees , to <br /> the extent possible , to provide such information as requested . <br /> b . If the 911 Board finds that Grantee has used Grant Funds for an unauthorized <br /> purpose , or in a manner not agreed and approved as provided in this Agreement, the Board <br /> shall report such findings to the Attorney General, The Office of State Budget and <br /> Management, the Office of the State Auditor, the Local Government Commission, and the <br /> Office of the State Controller, as may be required by applicable law and regulations . Funds <br /> shall not be disbursed to Grantee if the Grantee fails to comply with any of the requirements <br /> of this Agreement, including reporting requirements . <br /> c . Nondiscrimination . Grantee agrees not to discriminate by reason of age , race , <br /> religion, color, sex, national origin, or handicap related to the activities of this Agreement . <br /> d . Conflict of Interest . Grantee certifies that to the best of its knowledge no employee <br /> or officer of Grantee has any pecuniary interest in the business of the 911 Board or of the <br /> Project, and that no person associated with Grantee has any interest that would conflict in <br /> any manner with the performance of the Agreement . <br /> e . Order of Precedence . To the extent of any conflict between this Agreement, <br /> including the Exhibits comprising Grantee ' s Grant Application and supporting documents <br /> Page 14 of 21 <br />