§ 25-2907.Council; powers and duties; members; expenses.
Article 29: Dispute Resolution Act and Uniform Mediation Act · Last amended 2020 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceSection 25-2907 directs the council to advise the director on administering the act, meet at least four times a year, reimburse members’ expenses under the standard state statutes, and appoint task forces of knowledgeable people to carry out its work.
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(1) The council shall advise the director on the administration of the Dispute Resolution Act.
(2) The council shall meet at least four times per year and at other times deemed necessary to perform its functions. Members of the council shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.
(3) The council may appoint task forces to carry out its work. Task force members shall have knowledge of, responsibility for, or interest in an area related to the duties of the council.
Source
Laws 1991, LB 90, § 7; Laws 2020, LB381, § 21.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-2907 spells out what the council does once it is seated. Its core job is advisory: it counsels the director on how to administer the Dispute Resolution Act, rather than running programs itself.
To do that job, the council must meet at least four times a year, and more often if its work calls for it. Members are reimbursed for their expenses under the general state statutes covering board and commission expense reimbursement, sections 81-1174 to 81-1177, rather than being paid a salary for their service.
The council can also delegate pieces of its work to task forces. Anyone appointed to a task force needs knowledge of, responsibility for, or interest in the subject the task force covers, so the council can draw in outside expertise on a specific question without expanding the council itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the council’s main role under § 25-2907?
Advising the director on administering the Dispute Resolution Act.
How often must the council meet?
At least four times per year, and at other times as needed to perform its functions.
Are council members paid a salary?
No. They are reimbursed for expenses under sections 81-1174 to 81-1177 rather than paid a salary.
Can the council create task forces?
Yes, to carry out particular pieces of its work.
Who can serve on a council task force?
Anyone with knowledge of, responsibility for, or interest in an area related to the council’s duties.
Source & verification. Section text and the amendment-history citation are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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