Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

Proposers shall provide a narrative outlining how they plan to address the requirements of items 1-11 in the Project Scope.Proposers shall provide supporting documentation for the items in the Project Scope listed below. In particular, proposers shall provide: In reference to Project Scope #3, if fees are charged, a method or policy to determine a sliding scale for such fees. In reference to Project Scope #6, a sample of follow-up surveys used in the past or to be used if the Proposer has not qualified for this funding in the past. In reference to Project Scope #9(b), job descriptions, job qualifications and salary information for all staff and volunteer classifications to be used in activities related to proposed funding In reference to Project Scope #9(c), a current organizational chart that reflects the Proposer's organizational structure. In reference to Project Scope #11, a sample of the "written statement" described in Section 467.3 of the Statutes. Pursuant to Section 3608 of the Regulations, titled Grant Application Requirements, proposers shall provide: A description of the applicant's organizational structure, including that of any sponsoring or parent organizations; A description of the proposed geographic area of service, the service population, and the number of persons the applicant will have the capacity to serve on an annual basis; A description of the types of disputes to be handled, the types of dispute resolution services to be offered, and any restrictions to be imposed by the program; A description of any fee schedule to be used; A list of civic groups, social services agencies, governmental entities, and justice system agencies available to accept and make referrals to the applicant; A description of the applicant's plans for publicizing its services to potential referral agencies, courts and justice system agencies, and the public; A description of the applicant's plans for publicizing its services to potential referral agencies, courts and justice system agencies, and the public; A statement that in hiring staff, recruiting volunteers, or rendering services, the applicant will not discriminate with regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or age. As referenced in Section 3630; titled Attorney Participation, proposers shall provide a sample of their Information Statement template. Section 468.2 of the Statutes, titled Applications for funding; contents, contains a number of requirements. Many of these requirements duplicate those listed under Section C above, relating to Section 3608 of the Regulations. Proposers should address each of the below requirements, but may simply include a referral to information provided under Section C, where they deem it appropriate to do so. Please indicate as part of that referral the specific information under Section C that responds to one of the below requirements. The requirements of Section 468.2 of the Statutes are listed below:Evidence of compliance with Sections 467.2, 467.3, and 467.4. A description of the proposed community area of service, cost of the principal components of operation, and any other characteristics, as determined by rules of the advisory council. A description of available dispute resolution services and facilities within the defined geographical area. A description of the applicant's proposed program, by type and purpose, including evidence of community support, the present availability of resources, and the applicant's administrative capability. A description of existing or planned cooperation between the applicant and local human service and justice system agencies. A demonstrated effort on the part of the applicant to show the manner in which funds that may be awarded under this program may be coordinated or consolidated with other local, state, or federal funds available for the activities described in Sections 467.2, 467.3, and 467.4. An explanation of the methods to be used for selecting and training mediators and other facilitators used in the dispute resolution process. Such additional information as may be required by the county.