SECTION .0700 ‑ ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS: DECISIONS: RELATED RIGHTS

21 NCAC 02 .0701             CONTINUANCES FAILURE TO APPEAR

(a)  The presiding officer may grant continuances and adjournments only in compelling circumstances.

(b)  Should a party fail to appear at a hearing or fail to appear following the granting of a continuance adjournment, the hearing shall be conducted in the party's absence.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 83A-6; 150B-11; 150B-38; 150B-40;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 29, 1977;

Amended Eff. November 1, 2010; May 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015.