21 NCAC 12a .0826         FAILURE TO APPEAR

Should a party fail to appear at a scheduled hearing, the Board may proceed with the hearing and make its decision in the absence of the party, provided that the party has been given notice in accordance with G.S. 150B-38 and unless otherwise directed by law. The Board may order a continuance in order to give the party another opportunity to appear as determined on a case by case basis and upon good cause shown.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 87-4; 87‑11(b); 150B‑38; 150B‑40;

Eff. October 1, 1988;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2018;

Recodified from 21 NCAC 12 .0826 Eff. January 2, 2020.