Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29H-13.002 - Definitions

(1) ADVISORY ARBITRATION is a process where a neutral third person or panel listens to the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a non-binding decision.

(2) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE is when a party shall certify in substance:

"I certify that copy hereof has been furnished to (here insert name or names) by (delivery) (mail) this _______ day of ________.

__________________"

Party

and shall be taken as proof of such service.

(3) CROSS-JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTE is a dispute which involves more than one jurisdiction.

(4) DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES include facilitation, mediation, and advisory arbitration processes in which a neutral person assists disputing parties to resolve their dispute. The three processes differ in the kind of assistance the neutral person offers.

(5) FACILITATION is a process where a facilitator helps the parties design and follow a meeting agenda and assists parties to communicate more effectively throughout the process. The facilitator has no authority to make or recommend a decision.

(6) INFORMAL NEGOTIATIONS include staff discussions, meetings, document exchanges, coordination committees, task forces, etc.

(7) JURISDICTION is any local government, special district, or regional agency.

(8) MEDIATION is a process where a neutral person acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute without prescribing what the resolution should be. It is an informal and non-adversarial process with the objective of helping the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. A mediator helps the parties explore their interests and develop and evaluate options for resolving their dispute.

(9) PARTY is any jurisdiction, organization, group or individual that is named in a petition or is invited to participate in settlement of a dispute by the named parties.

(10) PERSON is any jurisdiction, organization, group or individual that is not named in a petition.

(11) SITUATION ASSESSMENT is a process of information collection involving interviews and review of documents leading to a written report(s) identifying: the issues in dispute; the stakeholders; information needed before a decision can be made; and a recommendation on the best dispute resolution procedures.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29H-13.002

Rulemaking Authority 186.505(1), 186.509 FS. Law Implemented 186.509 FS.

New 4-10-94.

New 4-10-94.