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.