2016 Boards and Commissions

Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution

General Information

Formal Name:Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution
Contact Person:Debora Denny
Purpose:The Council shall advise the director on the administration of the Dispute Resolution Act
How Many Affectable:All Nebraskans
How Many Served:All Nebraskans
Year Created:1991
Year Active:1991
Sunset Date:None

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Nebraska Revised Statutes 25-2905 to 25-2907
Parent Agency:Supreme Court

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:11 voting and 3 ex-officio
Who Appoints:Supreme Court or a designee
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:At least one District Court Judge, one County Judge, and one Nebraska State Bar Association member
Per Diem:None
Expense Reimbursement:Per Nebraska Revised Statutes 81-1174 to 81-1177
Term Length:3 years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:4
Held FY 13-14:4
Required FY 14-15:4
Held FY 14-15:4
Required FY 15-16:4
Held FY 15-16:4

Operations

Support Staff:No
Shared or Separate:blank
FY 13-14 Budget:None - expenses only
FY 14-15 Budget:None - expenses only
FY 15-16 Budget:None - expenses only
Other Funding Sources:Court fees
Spending Authority:No

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:The Advisory Council for the Office of Dispute Resolution has been a major force in providing stability and leadership to the ever-growing and expanding field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). They are a vital group of dedicated professionals who provide link to State Government.