1. A. The Office shall send written notice of a settlement conference to the parties by mail or facsimile, or by email pursuant to Regulation .04 of this chapter.

2. B. The settlement conference notice shall contain:

   1. (1) The date, time, place, and the nature of the conference;
   2. (2) A statement that notice must be received 3 business days before the conference date if special arrangements are needed to accommodate an individual with a disability;
   3. (3) A statement that notice must be received 3 business days before the conference date if an interpreter is needed; and
   4. (4) A statement that failure to participate in good faith or to attend a conference may result in a decision adverse to a party.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, §4-106 and Titles 11 and 12, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 12, 1997 (24:5 Md. R. 391); emergency status expired August 12, 1997

Regulations .01—.14 adopted effective September 8, 1997 (24:18 Md. R. 1297)

For a history of State Personnel Regulations before February 12, 1997, see the prior version of COMAR Title 06 or contact the Maryland State Archives for assistance.

Regulation .02B amended effective January 19, 2015 (42:1 Md. R. 19)

Regulation .04 amended effective January 19, 2015 (42:1 Md. R. 19)

Regulation .06A amended effective January 19, 2015 (42:1 Md. R. 19)