Section 3665 - Competitive Grant Proposal Process(a) A Board of Supervisors or its designee shall award grants to dispute resolution programs through a competitive proposal process. The process shall: provide reasonable public notice about the availability of dispute resolution program grants; actively solicit proposals from potential applicants; provide a reasonable period of time in which to respond; and, explain the reasons for selection of each Grantee.(b) The Board of Supervisors, or its designee, shall review the estimated budget for the grant period submitted by an applicant pursuant to section 3605(b) of these Regulations to assess its accuracy. Such assessment shall include the authority to determine whether the reported estimations are substantiated and justified. In making allocations, the county shall use the facts reported in the applicant's estimated budget as assessed and verified by the county.(c) Qualified applicants shall be screened by the county according to the following criteria: (1) The need for the applicant's services in the proposed geographical area and any duplication or overlap among dispute resolution programs in the proposed area of service.(2) The structure and scope of the services to be provided by the applicant.(3) The amount of the requested grant.(4) The reliability of the applicant's other funding sources.(5) The adequacy and cost of facilities and personnel.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 3665
1. New section filed 8-31-89; operative 9-30-89 (Register 89, No. 36). Note: Authority cited: Section 471, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 467.1, 467.2, 468, 468.3, 470, 470.2 and 471.3, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 8-31-89; operative 9-30-89 (Register 89, No. 36).