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The Spokesperson shall facilitate the Traditional Court conference and maintain order throughout the conference. The Spokesperson:

A. Opens the conference and may include a prayer or special comments;

B. Administers to the parties the oath of confidentiality and fairness written in this chapter;

C. Outlines the rules and the process of the conference;

D. Explains the general process of the conference, introductions, discussion about the situation and the Traditional Court’s role in finding a solution;

E. States what the issue is that the conference will be hearing;

F. May use a basket or other item of cultural significance to ensure participants have the opportunity to speak;

G. Summarizes the highlights of what has been said after each round of discussion and clarifies if there has been any agreement or not; and

H. Prepares the final written consensus of the Traditional Court, and confirms it is an accurate summary of the Traditional Court’s opinions and recommendations. (Res. 2022-24 (Exh. A))