As part of its
state-empowered mediation obligations, the Council implemented
its Regional Dispute Resolution Process in 1994-95. The
Florida Legislature established the process as part of the
1993 Environmental Land Management Study legislation to
facilitate intergovernmental problem-solving.
With the use of a facilitator, the process offers a reasonable
approach and neutral setting for solving public problems
in a timely, informal, and cost-effective manner. The process
was created for resolving planning, growth management and
other disputes among local governments, state and regional
agencies, and private parties, but it is also available
to any organization or individual in Northeast Florida.
Cost is based on the administrative support required and
is borne equally by the parties involved.
Types of Typical Issues
- Facility Siting
- Permitting
- Public Policy
- Intergovernmental
- Planning
- Growth Management
- Other Disagreements
The core of the process is
a settlement meeting at which disagreeing parties explain
their interests, explore options, and seek a mutually acceptable
agreement. If a solution is not reached, other options available
include additional settlement meetings, mediation, arbitration,
or litigation.
Contact
Planning & Development Administrator
Brian Teeple (904) 279-0880 bteeple@nefrc.org
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