SECTION 310:2-21-22. Settlement agreements and consent orders

(a)   Settlement agreements. The resolution of an administrative proceeding that is reduced to writing by the parties shall be considered a settlement agreement. Settlement agreements may be approved by the assigned administrative law judge by agreement of the parties. Settlement agreements may be executed and tendered to the assigned administrative law judge at any time. The Department may retain jurisdiction of any settlement agreement, and the case may be re-opened if a breach of the agreement is alleged by any party. The settlement agreement may be used as evidence in any proceeding subsequent to an allegation of breach.

(b)   Consent orders. The resolution of an administrative proceeding that is reduced to writing by the parties and submitted to the assigned administrative law judge or Commissioner for approval shall be considered a Consent Order. Consent Orders must conform to the requirements of OAC 310:2-21-19. A Consent Order may substitute for a settlement agreement at any time by agreement of the parties. A consent order shall constitute a Final Order in the case. By agreeing to the entry of a consent order, the parties expressly agree not to seek judicial review. Consent orders may be enforced as judgments in District Court as provided by law.

[Source: Added at 24 Ok Reg 1896, eff 6-25-07]