For the purposes of this article: 1. 'Center' means a community dispute center which provides conciliation, mediation, arbitration or other forms and techniques of dispute resolution. 2. 'Mediator' means an impartial person who assists in the resolution of a dispute. 3. 'Grant recipient' means any nonprofit organization that administers a community dispute resolution center pursuant to this article, and is organized for the resolution of disputes or for religious, charitable or educational purposes.
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