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Rule 5. Dispute Resolution Advisory Board

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 12. Civil Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 37.--Appendix. Rules and Procedures for the Dispute Resolution Act (Refs & Annos)
T. 12, Ch. 37, App., Rule 5
Rule 5. Dispute Resolution Advisory Board
Currentness
A. The Supreme Court shall establish a Dispute Resolution Advisory Board, which shall:
1. Advise the Director with respect to the policy development and administration of the Act,
2. assist the Director in providing technical assistance to jurisdictions requesting the study and/or development of dispute mediation programs,
3. consult with appropriate and necessary state agencies and offices to promote a cooperative and comprehensive implementation of the Act,
4. assist the Director with the review, supervision, and evaluation of dispute mediation programs, and
5. make recommendations to the Director pertaining to legislation affecting dispute mediation and other forms of dispute resolution.
B. The Advisory Board shall be formed according to the Act. One member shall be designated by the Supreme Court as chairperson. The chairperson shall name a vice-chair and a secretary, subject to the approval of the Advisory Board. Any individual who is directly involved with an existing dispute mediation program may serve on the Advisory Board but may not vote on issues of funding or any other issue where the chairperson believes there to be a conflict of interest.
C. No Advisory Board member shall receive from any source compensation of any kind, direct or indirect, from serving as a consultant or trainer to any entity, or portion thereof, receiving certification or funding as an approved dispute resolution program as determined by the Director.
D. The Advisory Board meeting procedures shall be based on Robert's Rules of Order.
E. The Advisory Board may adopt rules as deemed necessary and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations in the form of minutes.
F. A quorum shall consist of five members of the Advisory Board.
G. The appointment of any Board member having more than three consecutive unexcused absences from the monthly meetings shall be terminated and the position declared vacant.
H. The Advisory Board may create and fill such committees as it may determine are necessary for the performance of its functions. It may hold meetings with the Director and/or additional personnel of the Supreme Court to review issues when deemed necessary.
I. Each appointed Board member must file a loyalty oath and receive an oath of office.

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Adopted effective April 8, 1986. Amended effective April 20, 1989.
Dispute Resolution Rule 5, 12 O. S. A. Ch. 37, App., OK ST DISPUTE RES Rule 5
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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