Okla. Admin. Code § 590:1-3-17

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 590:1-3-17 - Expedited proceedings

(a)Cases which may be expedited. In an appeal before the Hearing Examiner, the System and the claimant may stipulate to expedite the hearing proceedings in the following cases:

(1) a decision by the System that a claimant does not meet the requirements for a severe financial hardship under the System's deferred compensation plan; or

(2) a decision that has created a severe financial hardship under any other of the System's plans.

(b)Motion to expedite. If the parties cannot agree to expedite the proceedings, the aggrieved party may file a motion to expedite proceedings. The Hearing Examiner shall rule on the motion within seven (7) days after the filing of the motion with the System.

(c)Proposed schedule to expedite. The parties shall be permitted to submit a proposed schedule of the proceedings in the event the Hearing Examiner grants the motion. If the motion is granted, the Hearing Examiner shall file an expedited schedule of the proceedings.

(d)Conduct of expedited hearing. In all other aspects, the hearing shall be conducted in a similar manner as a hearing which has not be expedited.

Okla. Admin. Code § 590:1-3-17

Added at 25 Ok Reg 994, eff 5-11-08