Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 87-9-5 - Conferences; Informal Disposition of Cases5.1. At any time prior to the hearing or thereafter, the Fire Commission, or its hearing officer may hold conferences for the following purposes: 5.1.1. To dispose of procedural requests, prehearing motions or similar matters;5.1.2. To simplify or settle issues by consent of the parties; or,5.1.3. To provide for the informal disposition of cases by stipulation or agreement.5.2. The Fire Commission or its hearing officer may cause such conferences to be held on its own motion or by the request of a party.5.3. The Fire Commission may also initiate or consider stipulation or agreement proposals with regard to the informal disposition of cases and may enter into such stipulations and/or agreements without conference.