653—25.3 (17A) Combined statement of charges and settlement agreement. Upon a determination by the board that probable cause exists to take formal disciplinary action, the board and the licensee may enter into a combined statement of charges and settlement agreement.
	 25.3(1) Board discretion. The board has the sole discretion to determine whether to offer a licensee a combined statement of charges and settlement agreement.
	 25.3(2) Voluntary agreement. Entering into a combined statement of charges and settlement agreement is completely voluntary.
	 25.3(3) Contents. The combined statement of charges and settlement agreement shall include a brief statement of the charges, the circumstances that led to the charges and the terms of settlement.
	 25.3(4) Resolution of the contested case. A combined statement of charges and settlement agreement shall constitute the resolution of a contested case proceeding.
	 25.3(5) Open record. A combined statement of charges and settlement agreement is an open record.