In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Confidential material” means any communication occurring during a mediation session that may not be disclosed outside the mediation except as allowed pursuant to Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §3-1804, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Impasse” means an outcome of a mediation session in which the parties are unable to resolve the dispute. “Independent mediation provider” means an organization, separate and apart from a law enforcement agency, that can provide mediators to conduct mediation sessions between complainants and law enforcement personnel. “Letter of conclusion” means a document signed by staff of the independent mediation provider that is delivered to a law enforcement agency indicating that a mediation session was held between a complainant and police officer. “Letter of consent to mediate” means a document signed by the parties in mediation indicating each party’s voluntarily participation in mediation, and witnessed by the mediator. “Mediation” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.04.10.03B. “Mediator” means a trained, impartial third party, affiliated with an independent mediation provider, who will facilitate a mediation session between parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary resolution to their dispute. “Police misconduct” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §3-101, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Resolution” means a mutual agreement resolving a conflict between two or more disputing parties.