- (a) Any dispute between the Commission and a Responsible Party that involves the Responsible Party's rights, duties, or privileges, arising from matters involving a proposed Disciplinary Action, may be settled or resolved through informal procedures. Settlement of disputes is encouraged at any stage of the Disciplinary Hearing or before such proceedings commence.
- (b) Unless otherwise provided by law, the parties may resolve a Disciplinary Hearing before final action by the Commission. Resolution may occur by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, waiver, default, or other method agreed upon by the parties.
- (c) If the Commission and the other Responsible Party do not agree to a resolution of the dispute through informal processes, the Commission shall commence a Disciplinary Hearing to determine the Responsible Party's rights, duties, privileges, or the appropriate Disciplinary Action.
History Note: Authority G.S. 18C-114(a)(14);
Previously adopted as Rule 1C-002;
Eff. January 8, 2024;
Readopted Eff. March 27, 2024.