Sec. 8506.062. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (a) The board shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:
(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of authority rules; and
(2) 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 negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and
(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 269 (H.B. 1921), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8506 - Upper Colorado River Authority
Subchapter B. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions
Section 8506.051. Membership of Board
Section 8506.055. Voting Requirement
Section 8506.056. Officers and Employees
Section 8506.057. Surety Bonds
Section 8506.058. Authority's Office and Domicile
Section 8506.059. Conflict of Interest; Criminal Penalty
Section 8506.060. Director Training Program
Section 8506.061. Separation of Policymaking and Management Functions
Section 8506.062. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution