Rule 112-4-.02 - Hearings(1) The Council or hearing officer designated by the Council may deny or dismiss a request for a hearing for the following reasons:(a) It has been withdrawn by the affected party;(b) If the affected party or his representative fails to appear at a pre-hearing conference scheduled for such affected officer;(c) If the affected party or his representative fails to appear at a hearing scheduled for such affected officer.(2) The hearing officer shall have all of the power and authority set forth in O.C.G.A. Chapter 50-13 and may preside at any conferences, hearings, or Council reviews.(3) In the event that either the affected party or the Council on its own motion moves to review the decision of the hearing officer, the review shall be limited to the record below. Oral argument shall be limited to fifteen (15) minutes per side. In the event that either side wishes to present evidence outside of the record, a written request to present such evidence must be filed at least ten (10) days prior to Council review. A description of the evidence must accompany any request and Council reserves the right to deny the presentation of additional evidence.(4) All appeals from final Council actions shall be filed pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 112-4-.02
O.C.G.A. Secs. 45-16-65; 50-13-13.
Original Rule entitled "Hearings" adopted. F. Nov. 17, 1993; eff. Dec. 7, 1993.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. May 10, 1994; eff. May 30, 1994.Amended: F. Nov. 12, 1997; eff. Dec. 2, 1997.