Section 62.01.01.352 - SERVICE BY AGENCY OR PRESIDING OFFICER01.Service by the Agency. Unless otherwise required by statute or rule, the officer designated by the agency to serve notices, summonses, complaints, or orders issued by the agency, that initiate or conclude a contested case proceeding, may serve these documents by regular mail, or by certified mail with return receipt requested, to a party's last known mailing address, or by personal service.02.Service by a Presiding Officer. Unless otherwise required by statute or rule, if a party has appeared in a contested case, the presiding officer, in their discretion, may determine the governing means of service during the contested case proceeding. Service may be effectuated by personal service, regular mail, certified mail with return receipt requested, or e-mail. Where a party has appeared by e-mail, service by e-mail shall be the preferred means of service. When an item to be served is too large for e-mail, service may be made by other means, with e-mail notice to the party as to how the item is being served.03.Proof of Service. Every notice and order that the agency or presiding officer serves in a contested case must be accompanied by proof of service stating the service date, each party or other person who was served, and the method of service. The agency or presiding officer may use a proof of service similar to those used by parties.Idaho Admin. Code r. 62.01.01.352