Text of section effective on April 01, 2023
Sec. 8511.0218. 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority
Subchapter B. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions
Section 8511.0201. Membership of Board
Section 8511.0206. Bond Requirement for Directors
Section 8511.0207. Compensation of Directors
Section 8511.0210. Executive Director
Section 8511.0211. Director Training Program
Section 8511.0212. Interest in Contract
Section 8511.0213. Separation of Policymaking and Management Functions
Section 8511.0214. Public Testimony
Section 8511.0215. Directors' and Employees' Fidelity Bonds
Section 8511.0216. Authority's Office
Section 8511.0218. Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures