D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 4-415
At any time prior to the Hearing Tribunal's rendering of a Final Decision and Order disposing of a complaint, the parties may engage in discussions of terms according to which the matter may be settled finally and to their mutual satisfaction.
If the original parties agree upon terms of settlement, they shall reduce the terms to writing in an instrument which they shall sign; and subject to the approval of the Chairperson, the matter shall be closed.
If the complainant's privately retained representative has been duly designated as the agent or attorney of the Office, that person's signature shall suffice to signify the Office's assent to that agreement.
The duly executed conciliation agreement shall be the final resolution of the matter before the Commission, whereby the complainant waives any further action, administrative or civil, in connection with the charges filed against the respondent. It shall be considered a Final Decision and Order of the Commission, and shall be enforceable as such.
The Commission shall not make public any admissions or representations regarding the facts at issue made in connection with conciliation discussions without the parties' written consent. The admissions or representations shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding before the Commission.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 4-415