The petitioners or parties may stipulate for settlement of the case and the commission may issue a report and order on such stipulation.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1979 Supp. 25-4119a, 46-253; effective, E-76-52, Oct. 24, 1975; effective, E-77-20, May 1, 1976; effective Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1980.)