8 AAC 61.170 - Rules of procedure

(a) The rules of procedure in this chapter govern the proceedings for notices of contest before the board. In the absence of a specific provision, procedure is governed by the rules of civil procedure. The board may make other rulings of procedure in a specific case if the board finds that the ruling is necessary for the fair and orderly conduct of the proceeding.

(b) The board's rules of procedure are intended to facilitate business and promote a speedy and just resolution of contested cases. The board may relax the rules of procedure if strict adherence to them would work an injustice to one or more of the parties.

Notes

8 AAC 61.170

Eff. 1/10/75, Register 53; am 11/22/75, Register 56; am 1/4/78, Register 64; am 1/26/78, Register 65; am 12/31/80, Register 76; am 12/2/94, Register 132

Authority:AS 18.60.020

AS 18.60.057

AS 18.60.093