N.J. Admin. Code § 10:48-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10:48-4.1 - Informal conference

(a) Informal conference requirements are as follows:

1. An informal conference shall be scheduled by the Administrative Practice Office in response to a non-contested matter. The informal conference shall be scheduled no more than 30 working days from the date that a matter is determined to be non-contested. Extension of the conference date beyond 30 working days may only occur upon mutual agreement of both parties.

2. The Administrative Practice Office shall appoint a chairperson to convene the informal conference.

3. The chairperson shall prepare a report specifically identifying the issue(s) under appeal, a summary of the position of both parties, and a decision or the agreement of the parties with respect to each issue. The reasons for the decision shall be provided. The report shall be provided to the appellant within 30 working days of the conference. A copy of this summary shall be retained in the individual's file.

4. The appellant may be represented by legal counsel at the informal conference.

5. No transcript shall be made of the informal conference.

(b) The Rules of Evidence shall not be strictly enforced. Evidence as defined in 1:1-2.1 may be submitted in informal conferences or administrative reviews. An allegation or conjecture does not constitute evidence.

(c) If an agreement is reached, the parties shall execute a settlement agreement, which shall conclude the matter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:48-4.1

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2364(a), effective 12/1/2014