9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-15-70

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 4, October 8, 2024

Section 9VAC25-15-70 - Attendance at the dispute resolution procedure

A. All parties shall attend all sessions of the dispute resolution procedure. Any party who fails to attend any session shall be conclusively deemed to have dropped out of the dispute resolution procedure. A party may satisfy the attendance requirement by sending a representative familiar with the facts of the case. This representative shall have the authority to negotiate and to recommend settlement to the party that he represents.

B. Any party may have the assistance of an attorney or other representative during any session of the dispute resolution procedure.

C. Persons who are not parties or representatives of parties may attend dispute resolution sessions only with the permission of all parties and with the consent of the neutral .

9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-15-70

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 16, eff. July 1, 2001; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 21, eff. 7/30/2015.

Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1186.3 of the Code of Virginia.