Sec. 2. (a) For each type of administrative proceeding, the ultimate authority shall determine whether mediation is an appropriate means of alternative dispute resolution.

     (b) For proceedings that an ultimate authority determines to be appropriate for mediation, the agency may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. The rules, to the extent possible, shall not be inconsistent with Rule 2 of the Indiana Supreme Court Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution.

As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.