14105. Effect of Mediation on Arbitration Proceedings

(a) Unless the parties agree otherwise, the submission of a matter for mediation will not stay or otherwise delay the arbitration of a matter pending at NASD. If all parties agree to stay an arbitration in order to mediate the matter, the arbitration will be stayed, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Code or any other NASD rule.

(b) If mediation is conducted through NASD, no postponement fees will be charged for staying the arbitration in order to mediate.