Chapter 2.82
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM
Sections:
2.82.020 Approval of program plan – Finding.
2.82.030 Administration and funding.
2.82.040 Confidentiality of program files – Privileged communications – Exceptions.
2.82.050 Fees for services – Establishment.
2.82.060 Report on first year of operation.
2.82.010 Program created.
There is hereby created the Port Townsend dispute resolution program, pursuant to the provisions of the Court Improvement Act of 1984, Chapter 7.75 RCW. (Ord. 2817 § 1, 2002).
2.82.020 Approval of program plan – Finding.
Prior to the start of operation of such Port Townsend dispute resolution program, the city council shall approve by resolution a plan that it finds to meet the requirements of RCW 7.75.020(2) for establishing a dispute resolution program. (Ord. 2817 § 2, 2002).
2.82.030 Administration and funding.
The Port Townsend dispute resolution program shall be administered by the city manager. (Ord. 2817 § 3, 2002).
2.82.040 Confidentiality of program files – Privileged communications – Exceptions.
The Port Townsend dispute resolution program records and information shall be privileged and confidential consistent with RCW 7.75.050, which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. (Ord. 2817 § 4, 2002).
2.82.050 Fees for services – Establishment.
That except as otherwise provided by city council by resolution, the Port Townsend dispute resolution program shall provide services without charge to the participants. Any fees established by resolution shall be based upon participants’ ability to pay. (Ord. 2817 § 5, 2002).
2.82.060 Report on first year of operation.
This chapter shall be reviewed by the city manager who shall report to city council within one year of its effective date as to whether to repeal or amend the ordinance. The council may choose to hold a public hearing on such report and recommendation. (Ord. 2817 § 6, 2002).