Iowa Admin. Code r. 497-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 497-2.4 - Settlements

Settlements may be negotiated during an investigation or after the commencement of a contested case proceeding. Negotiations shall be conducted between the prosecutor and a governmental body or government official against whom a complaint has been filed.

(1)Board member participation. The board may designate the chairperson or another board member to participate in settlement negotiations after initiation of a contested case.

(2)Ex parte communications. If settlement negotiations are undertaken after a contested case has been initiated, the respondent may be required to waive any objections to ex parte communications concerning settlement discussions.

(3)Approval. A settlement shall be in writing and is subject to approval of a majority of the board. If the board declines to approve a proposed settlement, the settlement shall be of no force or effect.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 497-2.4

ARC 0741C, IAB 5/15/2013, effective 7/1/2013

Amended by IAB September 16, 2015/Volume XXXVIII, Number 06, effective 10/21/2015