§ 849-c. Application procedures. 1. Funds appropriated or available
for the purposes of this article may be allocated for programs proposed
by eligible centers. Nothing in this article shall preclude existing
resolution centers from applying for funds made available under this
article provided that they are otherwise in compliance with this
article.

2. Centers shall be selected by the chief administrator from
applications submitted.

3. The chief administrator shall require that applications submitted
for funding include, but need not be limited to the following:

(a) The cost of each of the proposed centers components including the
proposed compensation of employees.

(b) A description of the proposed area of service and number of
participants who may be served.

(c) A description of available dispute resolution services and
facilities within the proposed geographical area.

(d) A description of the applicant's proposed program, including
support of civic groups, social services agencies and criminal justice
agencies to accept and make referrals; the present availability of
resources; and the applicant's administrative capacity.

(e) Such additional information as is determined to be needed pursuant
to rules of the chief administrator.