Cal. Code Regs. tit. 1, § 1204 – Definitions.

(a) “Agency or Agencies” refers to any agency subject to § 11410.20 of the Government Code.
(b) “Alternative dispute resolution” or “ADR” is a method, procedure, or technique used in lieu of traditional or formal adjudication to voluntarily resolve a dispute. As used in this chapter, ADR refers to mediation, non-binding arbitration, and binding arbitration.
(c) “Neutral” refers to an impartial third party who functions as a mediator or an arbitrator.
(d) “OAH” refers to the Office of Administrative Hearings in Sacramento which is the organization responsible for the administration of ADR under these regulations.
(e) Unless otherwise specified, all section references are to this chapter, Title 1, California Code of Regulations, Sections 1200 et seq.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11420.20, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11410.20, 11420.10 and 11420.20, Government Code.

1. New section filed 6-20-97; operative 7-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 25).