Section 7-263. ORAL ARGUMENT

 

263.1Where oral argument is ordered, the parties shall be provided a minimum of ten (10) calendar days notice, in writing, of the scope of argument, including the issues to be addressed, and of the time when, and place where, oral argument will be held.

 

263.2Once oral argument is scheduled it shall not be continued except for good cause shown, upon motion received by the Board at least five (5) calendar days in advance of the scheduled date of oral argument and served that same date upon the opposing party.

 

263.3Oral argument shall be conducted under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Appeals Judge or, if the Chief Administrative Appeals Judge is not a Member of the Review Panel, by the Chair of the Review Panel, who shall regulate all procedural matters arising during the course of argument.

 

263.4The Chief Administrative Appeals Judge or the Chair of the Review Panel shall, in his or her discretion, determine the amount of time allotted to each party for argument and rebuttal. The presiding Administrative Appeals Judge shall also have the discretion to open the oral argument to the public and permit any party, representative, or duly authorized attorney to present the oral argument.

 

source

Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 8405 (September 9, 2005) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 11093 (December 23, 2005).