(a) Settlement of a contested case by any informal means
(i.e., stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order) shall be allowed at any time, unless precluded by law.
(b) Settlement conference. Any party may request that the matter be set for a settlement conference. Upon such request, the hearing officer shall schedule a conference and direct that a representative of each party attend, and such representative shall have authority to settle the matter. The hearing officer shall neither attend the conference nor be advised of the proposals of either party. The hearing officer may designate another individual, not previously involved in the matter, to attend the conference and assist the parties in attempting to reach a settlement.
048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-17