(a) In any contested case, all parties shall be afforded no less than twenty (20) days advance notice of the hearing. - (i) The time period specified herein may be waived by an individual upon written notification to the Chairman or Hearing Officer.
- (ii) Notice shall be served personally or by certified mail to the last known address of the party.
(b) Contents - (i) A notice of hearing shall contain, at least:
- (A) The time, place, and nature of the hearing;
- (B) The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is being held;
- (C) The particular sections of the statutes or rules involved;
- (D) A short and plain statement of the matters asserted;
- (E) The docket number assigned to the case;
- (F) The right to be represented by an attorney or representative; and
- (G) The right to present witnesses or other appropriate evidence.
(c) Upon request for a continuance by either party served, the Hearing Officer shall, upon a showing of good cause, allow the party an alternative time and place for the hearing, provided such request is made within ten ( 10) days from the date of mailing of the notice of hearing. - (i) When a request for a continuance is granted, the Hearing Officer shall reissue the notice in accordance with Section 10 of these rules at least five (5) days prior to the hearing date.
- (ii) Only one (1) request for rescheduling of a hearing shall be honored unless, in the Hearing Officer's judgment, additional changes must be allowed to avoid manifest injustice. Notice shall be issued as provided by Section 10(a) and (b) above.
(d) A hearing shall be held within ninety (90) days of the Department action which gives rise to the complaint, unless otherwise provided by law.
049-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-10