SECTION 785:4-5-5. Pre-hearing continuances, informal disposition by stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order

(a)   Continuances may be requested not more than five (5) days prior to the hearing be telephone, followed by a written request, and may be granted by the Hearing Examiner if all parties of record agree or otherwise at the discretion of the Hearing Examiner.

(b)   In enforcement actions initiated by Board staff, informal disposition of the matter subject of the hearing may be made by stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order. A proposed stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order, acceptable to Board staff and respondent, shall be presented to the Hearing Examiner for recommendation to the Board. The recommendation of the Hearing Examiner, along with the proposed stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order, shall be forwarded to the Board for consideration without further hearing or findings of fact and conclusions of law (see also 785:4-9-1).