Section 17232 - Consolidation and Severance(a) The Hearing Officer may consolidate for hearing and decision any number of proceedings where the facts and circumstances are similar and consolidation will result in conservation of time and expense. Where the Hearing Officer proposes to consolidate proceedings on his or her own motion, the Parties shall be given reasonable notice and an opportunity to object before consolidation is ordered.(b) The Hearing Officer may sever consolidated proceedings for good cause.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 17232
1. New section filed 1-15-2002; operative 1-15-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2002, No. 3). Note: Authority cited: Sections 55, 59, 1742(b) and 1773.5, Labor Code. Reference: Section 11507.3, Government Code; and Section 1742(b), Labor Code.
1. New section filed 1-15-2002; operative 1-15-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2002, No. 3).