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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 14.03.01.07" title_num="14" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="01" heading="Negotiated Settlement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Purpose. In the interest of promoting a prompt and just resolution of complaints brought, parties to a complaint are encouraged to enter into a settlement agreement.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>How Commenced.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At any time before the issuance of written finding of facts, either party to a complaint may request that negotiations be entered.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Upon receipt of this request, the Executive Director or designee shall attempt to initiate these negotiations by arranging and presiding over a meeting between the parties.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If both parties indicate a willingness to enter these negotiations, the Commission staff may require as a condition precedent to the convening of any meeting that the complainant, the respondent, or both, submit information which will facilitate an understanding of the case and promote its resolution.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Agreement. If negotiations result in a settlement of the complaint, the parties shall execute a written agreement setting forth the terms of the settlement, and the complainant shall authorize a withdrawal of the complaint.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Order of the Commission. An agreement resulting from a settlement shall be executed on behalf of the Commission by the Executive Director or designee and shall constitute an order of the Commission as provided by law.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>