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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 14.37.02.11" title_num="14" subtitle_num="37" chapter_num="02" heading="Final Determination.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definitions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Terms Defined.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Not resolved” means that the parties were unable to reach a mutually agreeable resolution of a dispute.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Partially resolved” means that the parties have reached a mutually agreeable resolution as to one or more, but not all, segregable sub-issues within a dispute.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>“Resolved” means that the parties have reached a mutually agreeable resolution of a dispute.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>At the conclusion of a mediation, the Ombudsman shall issue a written final determination stating that the dispute has been resolved, partially resolved, or not resolved.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The written final determination shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The name of the applicant, the name of the custodian, and the Office file number;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A brief summary of the matter, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The date of the PIA request;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A description of the records sought;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The date of the custodian’s response, if any; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A summary of the custodian’s response, if any;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A brief description of the dispute for which dispute resolution was sought;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The date and length of an extension, if one was granted; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Notice of PIA Compliance Board procedures and contact information.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Ombudsman shall send the final determination to the relevant applicant and custodian.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Board.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Ombudsman does not automatically provide the final determination to the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a complaint is filed with the Board, the Ombudsman may provide the final determination to the Board upon the Board’s request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>