R655-14-24. Consent Order

(1) At any time prior to the Presiding Officer issuing a Final Judgment and Order, the parties may attempt to settle a dispute by stipulating to a Consent Order.

(2) Every Consent Order shall contain, in addition to an appropriate order:

(a) A statement of facts accepted by the parties;

(b) A waiver of further procedural steps before the Presiding Officer and of the right to judicial review; and

(c) A statement that the stipulation is enforceable as an order of the State Engineer in accordance with procedures prescribed by law.

(3) The Consent Order may contain a statement that signing the Consent Order is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by any party that the law or rules have been violated as alleged in the IO.

(4) When issued by the Presiding Officer, a Consent Order constitutes a Final Judgment and Order, effective on the date issued.