Stipulation

PURPOSE: This rule describes the scope of stipulations and possible waiver of a public hearing. Upon written motion of the parties and with approval of the presiding officer, the parties, may stipulate to the facts and waive a public hearing. The hearing examiner shall then issue recommended findings of fact, conclusions of law and a decision and order to the commission panel based upon the stipulation. Where a commission panel hears the case, it shall then issue findings of fact, conclusions of law, a decision and order. AUTHORITY: sections 213.030 and 213.075, RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1992).* Original rule filed April 15, 1988, effective July 11, 1988. *Original authority: 213.030, RSMo 1959, amended 1978, 1986, 1992 and 213.075, RSMo 1986, amended 1992.