D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4108

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-4108 - SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

4108.1

A board, in its discretion, may request a respondent against whom an action is proposed to attend a settlement conference.

4108.2

A board shall serve a request to attend a settlement conference in accordance with § 4105. The request shall state as follows:

(a) That, if the respondent desires to participate in a settlement conference, the respondent is required to notify the board within ten (10) days or such other reasonable period specified in the notice;

(b) That the respondent is entitled to be represented by an attorney;

(c) That the respondent is not required to attend the settlement conference; and

(d) That the respondent's failure to agree to attend a settlement conference will not be held against the respondent at a hearing based on the complaint.

4108.3

If a respondent agrees to attend a settlement conference, the board shall notify the respondent, the Director, and the Corporation Counsel, of the date, time, and place of the settlement conference.

4108.4

A board may designate a member of the Board, its counsel, or an employee of the Department to participate in a settlement conference on behalf of the board.

4108.5

The parties at a settlement conference may enter into a negotiated settlement or consent decree that is binding on all parties; Provided, that the settlement or consent decree is approved by the board.

4108.6

If the board accepts part, but not all, of the proposed negotiated settlement or consent decree, it may request the respondent to attend another settlement conference.

4108.7

A respondent who agrees to a negotiated settlement or consent decree that is approved by the board shall waive all of the respondent's rights of appeal or reconsideration under this subtitle or the Act.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4108

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 5872, 5880 (September 11, 1987)