The matter may be referred to the mediator for conciliation by the most diligent party, who shall submit to the mediator in writing or orally a request setting out the points at issue in the dispute. The matter may also be referred to the mediator by any interested professional or trade union organisation or by the Chairman of the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée, or the mediator may refer the matter to himself.
In the event of a referral on its own initiative or a referral by a professional or trade union organisation or by the Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée, the mediator shall notify the interested parties of the referral by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt or by electronic registered letter within the meaning of article R. 53 of the French Post and Electronic Communications Code.
The mediator has fifteen days from the date of referral to attempt to reconcile the parties involved.