The Program Director or his/her designee shall endeavor to make contact with each of the parties on the day the referral is received, or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. A mediation session shall be scheduled with the consent of all parties, at a time that is convenient for the parties and the assigned mediator. A settlement conference shall be scheduled at the time ordered by the hearing examiner who will conduct the settlement conference.

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1619, eff 7-14-00