Ala. Admin. Code r. 465-X-5-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 465-X-5-.04 - Informal Settlement

(1) No action shall be taken to effect an informal settlement of a controversy, either prior to or during a contested case proceeding, without formal approval by the Board of such action.

(2) Informal settlement negotiations may be initiated by either party to the controversy, provided that neither party is obligated to use informal procedures.

(3) If the Board approves participation in an informal settlement procedure, it shall negotiate its settlement upon the terms it believes to be in the best interest of the Board and the public, and if the settlement is effectuated the terms of the settlement shall be incorporated, by reference, in the official minutes of the Board.

Authors: David R. Boyd, Dorman Walker, Lois Woodward

Ala. Admin. Code r. 465-X-5-.04

Filed: March 22, 1993. New Rule: Filed: May 12, 1993, effective June 16, 1993.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-14A-8, 34-14A-11, 41-22-12.