At any time after a matter has been filed with the agency, the presiding officer may direct the parties to confer for the purpose of clarifying and simplifying issues, discussing the possibilities of settlement, examining documents and other exhibits, exchanging names and addresses of witnesses, resolving other procedural matters, and entering into a pre-hearing stipulation.
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 28-106.209
Rulemaking Authority 14.202, 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5) FS.
New 4-1-97.