The Florida Senate

¹240.702  Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium.--It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce the public and private costs of litigation; resolve public disputes, including those related to growth management issues, more quickly and effectively; and improve intergovernmental communications, cooperation, and consensus-building. The Legislature hereby formally establishes the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium as a statewide center based within the State University System at Florida State University, or at another campus as may be designated by the Chancellor. The purpose of the consortium is to serve as a neutral resource to assist citizens and public and private interests in Florida to seek cost-effective solutions to public disputes and problems through the use of alternative dispute resolution and consensus-building.

History.--s. 16, ch. 96-416; s. 3(7), ch. 2000-321.

¹Note.--Repealed January 7, 2003, by s. 3(7), ch. 2000-321, and shall be reviewed by the Legislature prior to that date.