W. Va. Code R. § 16-2-3 - Conferences; Informal Disposition of Cases

3.1. At any time prior to the hearing or thereafter, the Board, or its designee may hold conferences for the following purposes:

3.1.1. To dispose of procedural requests, prehearing motions or similar matters;

3.1.2. To simplify or settle issues by consent of the parties; or,

3.1.3. To provide for the informal disposition of cases by stipulation or agreement.

3.2. The Board may require such conferences to be held on its own motion or by the request of a party.

3.3. The Board may also initiate or consider stipulation or agreement proposals with regard to the informal disposition of cases and may enter into stipulations and/or agreements without conference.

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W. Va. Code R. § 16-2-3