Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.01.01.353
In authorizing the Staff to enter into settlement negotiations for a settlement calling for Commission action, the Commission may invite settlement of the entire appeal (including cross-appeals) or of certain issues. The authorization must be in writing and served upon all parties but need not be done by notice or order. In authorizing negotiation for settlement calling for Commission action, the Commission or individual Commissioners may indicate acceptable ranges of settlement, preclude certain issues from settlement, or otherwise inform the parties of its views on settlement of an appeal calling for Commission action in aid of securing a just, speedy, and economical settlement negotiation. Neither the Commission nor individual Commissioners will indicate ex parte their views on a proposed settlement's merits.
Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.01.01.353