Section 4b-3(f)-5 - Scheduling hearings and settlement conferences(a) The Board may, upon the filing of an appeal under section 4b-3(f) -3(c), solicit comments from the parties and intervenors concerning an appropriate date and location for a hearing. Upon receipt of comments, the Board shall set a date for hearing within a reasonable time, giving the Board such time as is necessary and convenient, depending upon the nature, purpose, and circumstances of each appeal.(b) Upon scheduling the hearing, the Board shall mail notice of the time, place, and nature of the hearing to all parties and intervenors and to any person who has filed a request for status as a party or intervenor but whose request has not yet been disposed of.(c) Upon scheduling the hearing, the Board may schedule a settlement conference. The purpose of a settlement conference shall be to determine whether an appeal can be resolved without a hearing and to facilitate such a resolution.(d) If the Board determines during the settlement conference that resolution of the dispute without a hearing is likely, it may reschedule the hearing.(e) Each party and intervenor shall appear at any settlement conference which is scheduled. If any party fails without good cause to appear, the Board may proceed with the conference.(f) At least one of the attorneys or other representatives for each party and intervenor participating in the settlement conference shall have authority to enter into agreements and stipulations regarding all matters that the participants should reasonably anticipate may be discussed at the settlement conference.(g) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the Board from meeting, whether on request or on its own initiative, with the parties and intervenors at any time for the purpose of facilitating settlement.(h) Neither a settlement conference nor a hearing shall be continued at the request of a party or intervenor except upon motion demonstrating that there is good cause for a continuance. Any continuance granted shall be for a specific length of time.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 4b-3(f)-5
Adopted effective May 11, 2009