Code of Maine Rules
12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
179 - BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Chapter 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES
Section 179-1-04 - EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: SEPARATION OF FUNCTIONS
Universal Citation: 12 ME Code Rules ยง 179-1-04
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. In any adjudicatory proceeding, no Board members authorized to take final action or presiding officers designated by the Board to make findings of fact and conclusions of law shall communicate directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue of fact, law or procedure, with any person, except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.
B. This section shall not prohibit any Board member or other presiding officer described above from:
1. Communicating in any respect with other
members of the Board or other presiding officer; or
2. Having the aid or advice of those members
of his own Board staff, counsel or consultants retained by the Board who have
not participated and will not participate in the Board proceeding in an
advocate capacity.
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