Download or read book Guidebook to Public Dispute Resolution in North Carolina written by John B. Stephens and published by University of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents relevant, timely, and reliable information for anyone interested in public dispute resolution in North Carolina. Discusses the benefits and limitations of using mediators in public disputes and how to determine when an impartial third party can be helpful. Includes case summaries of North Carolina public disputes, guidelines for selecting an impartial third party, a directory of potential public dispute mediators and facilitators, and examines the challenges of effective public participation.