(a) The ITP shall complete the minimum training standards set forth in §154.052 of the GDRA, prior to starting any ADR procedure for the VLB through programs approved by the ADR Coordinator, unless the required training is waived by the ADR Coordinator.
(b) The ITP shall have the following responsibilities:
  (1) to facilitate the ADR procedure; and
  (2) to encourage and assist the parties in reaching a voluntary settlement of their dispute.

Source Note: The provisions of this §175.107 adopted to be effective April 20, 2009, 34 TexReg 2543