California Code of Regulations
Title 2 - Administration
Division 2 - Financial Operations
Chapter 2.5 - Commission on State Mandates
Article 7 - Quasi-Judicial Hearing Procedures and Decisions
Section 1187.8 - Representation at Hearing

(a) A party may appear in person or through an authorized representative. An authorized representative may be an individual, firm, or organization. When using an authorized representative, a party shall designate in writing the authorized representative to act as its sole representative and shall certify, file, and serve written notice identifying the authorized representative in accordance with section 1181.3 of these regulations.

(b) A representative of a party shall be deemed to control all matters respecting the interest of that party in the proceeding. All correspondence and communications shall be issued to the authorized representative. Any current member of a designated firm or organization may appear as the party's representative, without requiring the party withdraw the designation and designate a new representative.

(c) Withdrawal of appearance of any representative may be effected by certifying, filing, and serving a written notice of withdrawal in accordance with section 1181.3 of these regulations. Any change in representation shall be authorized by the party in writing and certified, filed, and served in accordance with section 1181.3 of these regulations.