Informal Settlement Conference. After the Notice containing all of the information required above is received, within 60 days either party may request an individualized discussion (by telephone or videoconference) regarding informal resolution of the dispute (“Informal Settlement Conference”). If timely requested, the parties will work together in good faith to select a mutually agreeable time for the Informal Settlement Conference, which can be after the 60-day period. You and our business representative must both personally participate in a good-faith effort to settle the dispute without the need to proceed with arbitration. The requirement of personal participation in an Informal Settlement Conference may be waived only if both you and Organizer agree in writing. Any counsel representing either party may also participate. Any applicable statute of limitations or contractual limitations period will be tolled for the claims and relief set forth in a Notice during the period between the date that either party sends the other a fully complete Notice, until the later of (1) 60 days after receipt of the Notice; or (2) if an Informal Settlement Conference is timely requested, 30 days after completion of the Informal Settlement Conference (the “Informal Resolution Period”). The parties agree that the existence or substance of any settlement discussions are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by the standards of Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and similar state restrictions on disclosure of settlement or mediation communications.
Informal Settlement Conference. Promptly after the initiation of a grievance, unless otherwise provided, the NHA’s executive director or his or her designee shall give the grievant the opportunity to discuss the grievance informally in an attempt to settle the grievance without the necessity of a grievance hearing. The NHA shall give reasonable advance notice to the grievant and his or her representative (if any) of a time and place for an informal settlement conference, unless such a conference shall, by agreement of the parties, have taken place when the grievance was delivered to the NHA. A summary of the informal conference shall be prepared within a reasonable time, specifying the names of the participants, the date of the conference, the nature of the NHA’s proposed disposition of the complaint and the specific reasons therefor, and shall specify the procedures by which a hearing may be obtained if the grievant is not satisfied. The summary shall be given to the tenant and, if the matter was not resolved at the informal settlement conference, a grievance hearing shall be held, upon a request of the tenant received by the NHA within seven days of the delivery of the summary. Failure to attend an informal settlement conference shall not affect a grievant’s right to request or have a grievance hearing. The NHA’s notice in an eviction case shall state that failure to attend the Informal Conference or request or attend a Grievance Hearing shall not constitute a tenant’s waiver of a right to contest the NHA’s action to terminate tenancy at an appropriate judicial proceeding.
Informal Settlement Conference. After the Notice containing all of the information required above is received, within 60 days either party may request an individualized discussion (by telephone or videoconference) regarding informal resolution of the dispute (“Informal Settlement Conference”). If timely requested, the parties will work together in good faith to select a mutually agreeable time for the Informal Settlement Conference. You and our business representative must both personally participate in a good-faith effort to settle the dispute without the need to proceed with arbitration. The requirement of personal participation in an Informal Settlement Conference may be waived only if both you and we agree in writing. Any counsel representing you or us may also participate; however, if you have retained counsel, a signed statement is required by law to authorize the Covered Parties to disclose your confidential tax and account records to your counsel. Any applicable statute of limitations will be tolled for the claims and relief set forth in the Notice during the period between the date that either you or we send the other a fully complete Notice, until the later of (1) 60 days after receipt of the Notice; or (2) if a Settlement Conference is timely requested, 30 days after completion of the Settlement Conference (the “Informal Resolution Period”). The parties agree that the existence or substance of any settlement discussions are confidential and shall not be disclosed, except as provided by applicable law.
Informal Settlement Conference. The Tenant may also request an informal settlement conference in his or her request for an accelerated hearing. If requested, the informal settlement conference will be held within 24 hours of the request; provided that such time may be extended by mutual agreement of Tenant and THA so long as the informal settlement conference does not delay the Grievance hearing. If an informal settlement conference is held, the THA official taking part in the meeting will prepare a written summary of the meeting, including the information set forth in Section 4. Completing an informal settlement conference is not a prerequisite to the accelerated hearing and nothing related to the informal settlement conference will be a reason or basis to delay or postpone the accelerated hearing.
Informal Settlement Conference. If the grievance is not determined by LMHA to fall within one of the three exclusions mentioned in section III B (1) and III B (2) above, then the LMHA Manager will, within ten (10) business days after the initial presentation of the grievance, informally discuss the grievance with the Complainant or his representatives in an attempt to settle the grievance without the necessity of a formal hearing. If the informal settlement conference cannot occur at the time the grievance is initially presented by the Complainant, then the Complainant will be notified in writing of the time and place for the informal settlement conference.
Informal Settlement Conference. If the grievance is not determined by PHA to fall within one of the two exclusions mentioned in Section III B (1) and III B (2) above, then PHA will, within five (5) business days after the initial presentation of the grievance, informally discuss the grievance with the Complainant and his/her representatives, if any, in an attempt to settle the grievance without the necessity of a formal hearing. If the informal settlement conference cannot occur at the time the grievance is initially presented by the Complainant, then the Complainant will be promptly notified in writing of the time and place for the informal settlement conference.
Informal Settlement Conference an opportunity for the Vendor to review the reasons for a decision and address information they feel is no properly represented. Through discussion and negotiation, it may be possible to resolve issues without a Fair Hearing. Administrative Review – an Administrative Review by DOH may be requested in writing by a Vendor receiving an adverse action. It is an opportunity for the Vendor to appeal the adverse action by presenting its case. Witnesses may be presented and all of the State’s evidence may be examined. Vendor may be represented by counsel if desired. When WIC denies an application or suspends or disqualifies a WIC Vendor from participating as a sanction, the Vendor is entitled to request a show cause meeting or a fair hearing to dispute WIC’s decision. A Vendor applicant or current Vendor may request a fair hearing in lieu of a show cause meeting if it follows the procedures described in this Section. Expiration of a WIC Vendor Agreement does not entitle a Vendor to a show cause meeting or a fair hearing. Federal Regulations govern what situations may and may not be eligible for an administrative review (7 CFR 246.18). Except for violations that seriously affect public health, safety or welfare, a WIC Vendor whose Agreement is suspended or terminated before the expiration of the Agreement or who is disqualified from WIC may remain a Vendor until the effective date of the final order or the date that the Vendor Agreement expires, whichever occurs first. A request for a show cause meeting or a fair hearing (including the informal settlement conference) does not extend the Vendor's Agreement beyond its expiration date nor does it require WIC to enter into a new Agreement with the Vendor. If the WIC Services Branch Chief finds that the Vendor has engaged in violations of the Agreement, Federal Regulations, State Regulations, or this Vendor Manual, and the activity affects the public health, safety or welfare, the WIC Services Branch Chief may issue an order terminating the Vendor's Agreement effective 15 calendar days from the date the Vendor receives the order. WIC shall provide the Vendor with the opportunity for a hearing. The order shall contain the hearing date and time.
