Sec. 14.32.02.05. Intervention and Additional Parties

A. Intervention Application. Any potential intervenor with standing may request intervention as an interested party in any proceeding before the Board. An application for intervention shall be in writing, except that applications made during a hearing may be made orally, and shall contain a statement of the reasons for the intervention and the claimed basis of standing of the party to intervene.

B. When an application for intervention is filed regarding a petition for exclusive representative determination, the regulations set forth in COMAR 14.32.03.03B and .04D, and COMAR 14.32.04.01D apply.

C. Intervention Motions. The presiding hearing officer may, on its own motion or the motion of any party, order the addition of other parties. The presiding hearing officer shall give the additional party or parties all relevant information, and allow the party or parties a reasonable time to respond when appropriate.