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Mediation, Negotiati
Policy/ Plan Dev: Mediation, Negotiation and Facilitation, AICP Nov 2022 Test
Term | Definition |
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Negotiation | Discussion to reach an agreement. Usually results in a memorandum of agreement but it is not legally binding. |
Arbitration | Involves a third party to determine a resolution which is legally binding |
Mediation and Public Engagement | Involves third party but it is not nonbinding. Can complement public engagement with a trained mediator who can set the stage for agreeing to ground rules before discovering true interests. |
Mediation Uses | Used when maintaining relationships is important emotions are high and issues are complex and unclear. Use for nonconforming uses, small infill, NIMBY, or apps that require conditional use permit. |
Mediation and Zoning | Use mediation with staff for a contentious rezoning request at P&Z and City Council to eliminate disruption at meeting and staff time with issue. 50% to 80% of cases end in solution. |
Consensus Based Policy Making | Brings ppl from diff stakeholder groups to engage in creative problem solving. Obj is for everyone to provide what they know and w the help of a mediator, formulate policy proposals that satisfy all. Doesn't take away power form boards |