Notice of Impasse — Contents. If it appears that an impasse has been reached during collective bargaining negotiations and the parties do not have a ground rule or other agreement providing for the resolution of the impasse, the Executive Director may be notified in writing by one or both of the parties. The notice of impasse shall include the following: The names of the chief negotiators for each party; The expiration date of the existing collective bargaining agreement, if any; A description of the unit affected by the impasse, including the approximate number of employees in the unit; The date when negotiations commenced and the date of the last meeting; and The matters at impasse and any other relevant facts, including a list of specific labor organization or employer demands or both, upon which impasse has been reached. Voluntary Impasse Assistance. Upon receipt of a notice of impasse, the Executive Director or designee shall initiate an informal inquiry. Unless jointly filed, the Executive Director or designee shall verify with the other party that the parties are at impasse. Upon confirmation or receipt of a joint notice of impasse, the parties may voluntarily agree to mediate the impasse and select a mediator. If the parties are unable to mutually agree on the selection of a mediator, the Chair or Executive Director shall advise the parties of third-party mediation options, which may include a member of the Board, or may request mediation by a third-party mediation service. The parties shall bear any cost associated with the use of third-party mediation services. Mediator’s Report. If, upon exhaustion of mediation efforts, the dispute remains unresolved, upon agreement of both parties, the mediator may file a fact finding and objective status report with the Board outlining the matters that were resolved and those that remain outstanding.