§ 849-c. Application procedures. 1. Funds appropriated or available for the purposes of this article may be allocated for programs proposed by eligible centers. Nothing in this article shall preclude existing resolution centers from applying for funds made available under this article provided that they are otherwise in compliance with this article.

2. Centers shall be selected by the chief administrator from applications submitted.

3. The chief administrator shall require that applications submitted for funding include, but need not be limited to the following:

(a) The cost of each of the proposed centers components including the proposed compensation of employees.

(b) A description of the proposed area of service and number of participants who may be served.

(c) A description of available dispute resolution services and facilities within the proposed geographical area.

(d) A description of the applicant's proposed program, including support of civic groups, social services agencies and criminal justice agencies to accept and make referrals; the present availability of resources; and the applicant's administrative capacity.

(e) Such additional information as is determined to be needed pursuant to rules of the chief administrator.