Created in 1979 by mayoral executive order and established as a charter agency in 1988, OATH is the City's independent administrative law court and is authorized to conduct trials and hearings for several agencies of the City of New York. OATH’s mission is to provide New Yorkers with due process – the opportunity to be heard and given the chance to meaningfully defend themselves against charges brought against them by the City of New York. OATH strives to ensure that everyone who appears at OATH receives access to justice, a fair opportunity to be heard, and timely resolution of their case. OATH has three divisions responsible for adjudicating City matters: OATH Trials Division, OATH Hearings Division and OATH Special Education Hearings Division. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution, which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies.