Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 455 - Merit Protection Commission
Chapter 10 - Merit System of Personnel Administration Rules
Subchapter 21 - Presiding Officials, Representatives, Witnesses and Parties
Section 455:10-21-3 - Representatives
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
A person who voluntarily selects a representative is bound by the acts and omissions of the representative; therefore, careful consideration should be given to the selection of a representative. Unless otherwise required by statute or the rules in this chapter, a representative need not be an attorney.
(1) A representative shall have knowledge of the appeal and shall be willing and available to serve. A representative shall have the authority to negotiate and approve settlement.
(2) A representative shall be identified in the petition for appeal or through an entry of appearance or other written means.
(3) A representative shall be subject to any Code of Conduct for Representatives adopted by the Commission.
(4) The Commissioners, Executive Director or presiding official may disqualify or release a representative for conflict of interest or any other good cause. A request shall be submitted as soon as the person making the request becomes aware of a reason that justifies the request.
Added at 13 Ok Reg 3025, eff 7-15-96
