- (1) When a short-form contract is used to contract with a nontraditional contractor, the child’s case worker requests that the client sign a "Dispute Resolution Agreement." The client and the Department are parties to the "Dispute Resolution Agreement." The agreement provides a procedure to resolve disputes between the client and the nontraditional contractor. The client is encouraged to participate in good-faith in the dispute resolution process.
- (2) The client's signature and participation in the dispute resolution process are voluntary.
- (3) Dispute resolution between the client and a nontraditional contractor must be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Department.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 418.005
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 279.727 & 279.729
History
CWP 11-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-04
Suspended by CWP 50-2003(Temp), f. 12-31-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04 thru 6-28-04
SOSCF 5-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-01
SOSCF 21-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-31-00 thru 2-26-01