District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 1-606.06. Mediation and settlement.

(a) The Office shall develop a mediation program. Matters involving the following adverse actions shall undergo mediation through the program:

(b) Settlement of the dispute may be raised by the Hearing Examiner with the parties at any time. If the parties agree to a settlement without a decision on the merits of the case, a settlement agreement, prepared and signed by all parties, shall constitute the final and binding resolution of the appeal, and the Hearing Examiner shall dismiss the appeal with prejudice.