After attempting, where necessary, to reconcile the parties, the mediator submits to them, in the form of a reasoned recommendation, proposals for the settlement of the points in dispute, within one month of his appointment. This period may be extended with their agreement.
However, if the mediator finds that the dispute concerns the interpretation or disregard of legal provisions or contractual stipulations, he shall recommend that the parties submit the dispute either to the competent court or to the contractual arbitration procedure provided for in articles L. 2524-1 and L. 2524-2.