Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1988

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1988 - Authorizes each Federal agency to promulgate policies that address the use of the full range of alternative means of dispute resolution and case management in each administrative program of such agency. Directs each agency to designate a senior official to be the dispute resolution specialist to implement the provisions of this Act and agency policy. Requires each agency to provide training for the dispute resolution specialist and other employees involved in implementing agency policy. Declares that such training may encompass theory and practice of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or related techniques. Requires each agency to amend each standard contract, grant, and other assistance agreements to authorize and encourage use of alternative means of dispute resolution. Directs the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Council, in consultation with the Administrative Conference of the United States (Conference), to adopt any amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or propose any statutory changes, necessary to adapt acquisition procedures to the requirements of the dispute resolution process. Au…