OAR 413-330-0960: Dispute Resolution: Short-Form Contracts

(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.