N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 581-4.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 581-4.7 - Appointment of hearing officer

(a) At the request of any party, the executive director shall appoint a hearing officer to preside over a hearing brought pursuant to this Subpart.

(b) The appointment of a hearing officer shall be in writing and served on the parties to the hearing. The appointment letter shall specify:

(1) whether a hearing report is requested by the agency; and

(2) the means by which testimony at the hearing shall be recorded verbatim.

(c) Not later than 10 days after the date of the appointment letter, any party may file with the chairman of the agency a motion, together with a supporting affidavit, in support of a request that the hearing officer be removed. Any decision by the chairman of the agency regarding the removal of a hearing officer shall be final.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 581-4.7