Sec. 17.04.07.08. Postponement of a Settlement Conference

A. The Office shall only consider a request for postponement of a settlement conference:

(1) If the requesting party provides a written request 3 business days before the scheduled conference and establishes good cause for the postponement;

(2) In the case of an emergency as defined in §C of this regulation; or

(3) Under unusual circumstances as determined by the Office.

B. The Office may require documentation of the reasons for the postponement from the party requesting the postponement.

C. Emergency postponements are granted only when the emergency is a sudden, unforeseen occurrence requiring the immediate attention of the requesting party.

D. If the postponement is requested due to a medical emergency, the party requesting the postponement shall submit written medical documentation by one of the medical providers named in State Personnel and Pensions Article, §9-504, Annotated Code of Maryland. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in a decision adverse to the requesting party.