Section 27-210-42-107 - Assignment of Hearing Officer, setting of hearing and appearance1. The Board may, by Order entered in its minutes, appoint a committee of the Board or such other qualified personnel as Hearing Officer.2. The Executive Director shall set a date and time for the hearing. Unless otherwise ordered, hearings shall be held in the Hearing Room of the PERS Building located at 429 Mississippi Street, Jackson, Mississippi.3. A Notice of Hearing shall be sent via United States mail to the appealing party and legal representative, if applicable.4. If an appealing party fails to appear at the hearing, the Presiding Officer may proceed with the hearing and prepare a proposed statement of facts and recommendation to the Board based on the evidence presented at such hearing.27 Miss. Code. R. 210-42-107