D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-5503

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 3-5503 - APPEARANCES AND REPRESENTATION

5503.1

In a proceeding before the Board, any person or party may appear on his or her own behalf.

5503.2

Any person or party may be represented by any other person duly authorized in writing to do so.

5503.3

The authorization shall be on a form prescribed by the Board and shall state either that the individual is an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the District, or if not an attorney, that the authorization includes the power of the agent or representative to bind the person in the matter before the Board.

5503.4

If any person or party waives the right to be present at a hearing or fails to appear at a hearing, the Board may proceed ex parte, unless the Board extends the time of the hearing or unless the person's appearance is required by statute.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-5503

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 747 (January 25, 2013)

Authority: Section 209 of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective April 27, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-124; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq.) (2012 Supp.)).