04 NCAC 06B .0502          INFORMAL SETTLEMENT

(a)  Attendance at Settlement Conference.  Before a hearing request can be acted upon, a person must first make an effort to resolve the matter with the Division informally and must attend and participate in any scheduled meetings or conferences.

(b)  Settlement Statement.  A proposed settlement, including a stipulated statement of facts, shall be set forth in writing by the Division.  If the proposed settlement is agreed to by all parties to the matter, it shall represent the final disposition of the matter and shall be signed by all parties to the matter or their legal representatives.  If the proposed settlement is not agreed to and signed by all parties, then the matter shall proceed as provided in this Section.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 54‑109.12;

Eff. June 1, 1990;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.