Sec. 8503.0108. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. (a) The board shall develop a policy to encourage the use of appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the authority's jurisdiction.
(b) The authority's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.
(c) The authority shall:
(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);
(2) provide training as needed to implement the procedures for alternative dispute resolution; and
(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 18 (S.B. 606), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8503 - Lower Colorado River Authority
Section 8503.0021. Application of Sunset Act
Section 8503.004. Powers and Duties
Section 8503.005. Limitations of Authority
Section 8503.006. Board of Directors
Section 8503.0065. Director Training
Section 8503.007. Officers; General Manager; Employees
Section 8503.008. Disbursement of Funds; Surety Bonds
Section 8503.009. Office; Records
Section 8503.010. Conflict of Interest
Section 8503.0105. Public Engagement Policy
Section 8503.0107. Public Testimony
Section 8503.0108. Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section 8503.011. Rates and Charges
Section 8503.012. Payment of Debts
Section 8503.013. Issuance of Bonds
Section 8503.014. Default Procedures
Section 8503.016. Authority as Conservation and Reclamation District
Section 8503.017. Bonds as Negotiable Instruments
Section 8503.018. Additional Powers Relating to Contracts, Rules, and Regulations
Section 8503.019. Purchase of Bonds
Section 8503.020. Disposition of Property
Section 8503.021. Property Agreements With City of Austin
Section 8503.022. Property Useful in the Production or Utilization of Electric Energy
Section 8503.023. Public Access
Section 8503.024. Bonds Exempt From Taxation
Section 8503.025. Source of Authority
Section 8503.026. Bonds as Investments and Security for Deposits
Section 8503.027. Construction
Section 8503.028. Authority Powers in Lampasas County
Section 8503.029. Additional Specific Powers
Section 8503.030. Provision of Water to Municipality Outside Colorado River Basin
Section 8503.031. Authority of Municipality to Contract for Water
Section 8503.032. Broadband Service Infrastructure and Connectivity