Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 350-4-.03 - Right to Representation

(1) Providers may represent themselves, or may choose to be represented by legal counsel or any other spokesperson. However, providers may not be represented by employees or agents of the Department.

(2) An Administrative Law Judge may exclude from the hearing any person who:

(a) engages in unethical, disruptive, or contemptuous conduct;

(b) intentionally fails to comply with the proper instructions or orders of the Administrative Law Judge or the provisions of these Rules; and/or

(c) represents more than one party, in violation of any applicable authority regarding conflicts of interest.

(3) When a provider is represented by another person, all notices issued in the course of the administrative appeals process which would otherwise go to the provider shall be sent to the provider's representative instead.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 350-4-.03

Ga. L. 1977, pp. 384, 392; O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-4-142(a), 153.

Original Rule was filed on April 11, 1978; effective May 1, 1978. Repealed: ER. 350-4-0.4-.03 adopted. F. Oct. 5, 1989; eff. Sept. 29, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until adoption of a permanent Rule superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: Permanent Rule entitled "Right to Representation" adopted. F. Oct. 4, 1989; eff. Nov. 1, 1989, as specified by the Agency.