D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-310

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 27-310 - CONFERENCE

310.1

A conference may be held at the discretion of the Board upon its own motion or upon the request of the protester, the contracting agency, or another proper party who filed comments on the Agency Report in accordance with Section 307.

310.2

A request for a conference shall be made promptly in order to receive favorable consideration.

310.3

The protester, all proper parties who filed comments, and the contracting agency may attend the conference and the Board may request the attendance of other persons as it deems appropriate.

310.4

The conference shall be an informal meeting between the Board and the parties to discuss matters relevant to the protest without strict regard to formal rules of evidence or procedure. These matters may include:

(a) Simplifying or clarifying the issues including the elimination of frivolous allegations or defenses;

(b) Stipulations, admissions, or agreements which will avoid unnecessary proof;

(c) Clarification of matters already in the record; and

(d) Any other matter which might aid in a just and expeditious disposition of the protest.

310.5

No direct or cross-examination shall be permitted at the conference.

310.6

The conference may be electronically recorded by the Board at its discretion. If the preparation of a transcript is ordered by the Board, any party desiring a copy of the transcript shall be responsible for obtaining one at the party's expense.

310.7

The Board may require or permit the submission of briefs, legal memoranda, or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the conference has been completed. A party failing to attend the conference shall not be permitted to file a post-conference submission.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-310

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2078 (March 8, 2002); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1734 (4/6/2020)