Section 246-11-360. Settlement conference.

(1) Following a request for an adjudicative proceeding, a settlement conference shall be conducted if provided in the scheduling order. If another scheduling mechanism is issued, a settlement conference may be scheduled and held at the discretion of the board or other settlement processes may be utilized at the discretion of the board.

(2) The purpose of the settlement conference or other settlement process shall be to attempt to reach agreement on the issues and on a proposed order to be entered. Any agreement of the parties is subject to final approval by the board.

(3) The respondent shall attend the settlement conference as scheduled and may also be represented as provided in WAC 246-11-070. Representatives of the board and/or department will also attend. Other persons may attend by agreement of the parties.

(4) Either party may bring documents or other materials to the settlement conference for the purpose of settlement negotiations. No testimony will be taken. No documents or information submitted at the settlement conference will be admitted at the adjudicative proceeding unless stipulated by the parties or otherwise admitted into evidence by the presiding officer.

(5) If a settlement offer has been made in writing to the respondent and it is signed and returned by the respondent to the board prior to the settlement conference, all subsequent dates set in the scheduling order or other scheduling mechanism are continued pending final review of the settlement by the board.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1) and 18.130.060(3). WSR 94-04-078, § 246-11-360, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1). WSR 93-08-003 (Order 347), § 246-11-360, filed 3/24/93, effective 4/24/93.]

RCW 18.130.050(1) and 18.130.060(3). WSR 94-04-078, § 246-11-360, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1). WSR 93-08-003 (Order 347), § 246-11-360, filed 3/24/93, effective 4/24/93.

Rules

246-11-070,