What is the role of the conciliator?

The conciliator’s job is to identify the contested issues and provide input to the parties as to the possible scenarios for resolution based upon their experience and other circumstances that would affect the result if the issue were tried by a judge. The ultimate goal of a conciliator is to direct the parties to a resolution based on the facts. The role of the conciliator is different than the role of a mediator. In conciliation, the conciliator tells the parties what the result could be as compared to mediation where the mediator asks the parties what they want the outcome to be.