Iowa Admin. Code r. 497-2.4 - Settlements
Settlements may be negotiated during an investigation or after the commencement of a contested case proceeding. Negotiations shall be conducted between the prosecutor and a governmental body or government official against whom a complaint has been filed.
(1)
Board member
participation. The board may designate the chairperson or another
board member to participate in settlement negotiations after initiation of a
contested case.
(2)
Ex
parte communications. If settlement negotiations are undertaken after
a contested case has been initiated, the respondent may be required to waive
any objections to ex parte communications concerning settlement
discussions.
(3)
Approval. A settlement shall be in writing and is subject to
approval of a majority of the board. If the board declines to approve a
proposed settlement, the settlement shall be of no force or effect.
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