It shall be the duty of this Committee to educate members, practitioners, and users of ADR by proposing and organizing training for mediators/arbitrators; review and discuss ethical rule issues; encourage public education regarding the nature and benefits of the dispute resolution processes and how to utilize them; and discuss best practices for neutrals and practitioners alike. All committee proposals and recommendations for administrative, policy, or rule changes, or formal positions must be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee. Any legislative activities must follow the protocol outlined in the Chairpersons' Guide. All RIBA committees are encouraged to report, at least quarterly for publication in the RI Bar Journal, the significant issues and ideas being discussed in its committee.

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