Section 12-8A-8 - Office of alternative dispute prevention and resolution; created; powers; duties.
12-8A-8. Office of alternative dispute prevention and resolution; created; powers; duties.
A. The "office of alternative dispute prevention and resolution" is created as a bureau of the division.
B. In order to promote alternative dispute resolution, the office shall:
(1) organize and manage alternative dispute resolution programs for agencies, employees, vendors, businesses regulated by governmental entities and other interested parties;
(2) coordinate the use of neutral parties to facilitate alternative dispute resolution for interested parties and training for agency staff;
(3) implement development and use of alternative dispute resolution strategies;
(4) provide staff support for the council;
(5) maintain information and educate government officials about training and use of alternative dispute resolution and referrals; and
(6) prepare an annual report for review and presentation by the council on the use, cost and success of alternative dispute resolution programs.