Sec. 13a.15.14.04. Preliminary Conference  


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  • A. A preliminary conference may be held before a hearing on an action if an appellant requests the conference.

    B. The conference is optional and does not replace the hearing process.

    C. The conference may be attended by a representative of the Office, the appellant, and the appellant's representative.

    D. The conference may lead to an informal resolution of the dispute. However, a hearing shall be held unless one of the parties submits a written withdrawal of the hearing request to the Office of Administrative Hearings.