Section Hab 201.06 - Appearance and Representation Before the Board(a) Nonattorneys, including professional engineers, architects, and land surveyors, may represent any party before the board. Nothing in this section shall prevent the board from denying representation by any individual it deems to be improper, inappropriate, or unable to adequately represent the interests of the applicant or any other party. Reasons for denial shall include, but not be limited to, conflicts with any party to the proceeding, inability to adequately understand the nature of the proceeding, and the requirement that board rules be followed. The actions or inactions of attorneys or agents shall bind the represented party.(b) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to restrict a party's right to have and conduct a hearing before the board.(c) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to allow the unauthorized practice of law in accordance with RSA 311:7.(d) The person who attends the hearing or a prehearing conference for a party shall either: (1) Come with the party's authority to make all decisions on the appeal, including the authority to settle the case; or(2) Ensure the client can be contacted immediately by phone to authorize the agent on specific decisions, including the decision to settle the case.N.H. Admin. Code § Hab 201.06
Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13226, Effective 7/7/2021