SECTION 1.33. Developing Mediators within the Agency

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To the extent practicable, the Board shall establish a pool of staff mediators to resolve contested cases through ADR procedures.
(1) Each staff mediator shall receive 40 hours of formal training in ADR procedures through programs approved by the ADR coordinator, and shall be qualified as required by the TADR Act §154.052 before being allowed to facilitate a mediation to which any governmental entity is a party.
(2) Each staff mediator shall subscribe to the ethical guidelines for mediators adopted by the ADR Section of the State Bar of Texas.
(3) Other individuals may assist with mediation on an ad hoc basis in light of particular skills or experience that will facilitate the resolution of individual contested matters.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.33 adopted to be effective February 26, 2004, 29 TexReg 1658

                    
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