Rule 1501: Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution

(a)   Purpose. The Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution is established under the Dispute Resolution Act, K.S.A. 5-501 et seq., to:

(1)   advise the director of dispute resolution on the administration of the Dispute Resolution Act and on developing policy under the Act;

(2)   assist the director of dispute resolution in providing technical assistance to programs, individuals, courts, and other entities requesting the study and development of dispute resolution programs;

(3)   consult with appropriate and necessary state agencies and offices to promote a cooperative and comprehensive implementation of the Dispute Resolution Act;

(4)   advise the director of dispute resolution about the awarding of grants or any other financial assistance program that is administered under the Dispute Resolution Act;

(5)   advise the director of dispute resolution about applications that programs and individuals have submitted for approval under K.S.A. 5-507, and amendments thereto, and Supreme Court Rules 911, 912, and 913;

(6)   assist the director of dispute resolution with reviewing, supervising, and evaluating dispute resolution programs; and

(7)   make recommendations to the director of dispute resolution about legislation affecting dispute resolution.

(b)   Membership. The council is composed of no more than 19 members.

(c)   Appointment. The Supreme Court appoints the council members.

(d)   Terms. Each council member is appointed for a three-year term. No member of the council will be eligible for more than two consecutive three-year terms. A member appointed to complete an unexpired term is eligible to serve two more consecutive three-year terms. A member may serve one or more additional terms after a break in service.

(e)   OJA Representative and Liaison Justice.

(1)   In addition to the members described in subsection (b):

(A)   there will be a permanent, nonvoting seat on the council for a representative of the office of judicial administration; and

(B)   the chief justice of the Supreme Court will designate a supreme court justice to serve as liaison to the council.

(2)   A person serving the council under paragraph (1) is not subject to a term limit under subsection (d).

[History: New rule adopted effective July 1, 2012; Am. effective January 1, 2020.]