(1) The state tax commission may use alternative dispute resolution procedures to arbitrate or mediate any issue within its tax jurisdiction.
(2) The state tax commission may enter into contracts, not subject to the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, with individuals and organizations including, but not limited to, the multistate tax commission, to conduct alternative dispute resolution. Costs of alternative dispute resolution procedures may be paid from resultant proceeds without regard to budgetary or appropriation restrictions.
(3) The state tax commission shall appoint one (1) of its members as alternative dispute resolution coordinator and from its staff one (1) or more assistant coordinators.