In order to facilitate the quick and efficient resolution of disputes, whenever two or more local governmental bodies are engaged in a legal dispute, on motion of any party or on its own, the court may order the parties to proceed:

(1) Under the expedited civil action process set out in §§ 15-6-73 to 15-6-76.1, inclusive, regardless of any amount in controversy; or

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(2) To alternative dispute resolution, other than binding arbitration, on such terms as the court may order.

Source: SL 2021, ch 85, § 1.