Sec.12-562-21a. Application to be designated a party

(a) Filing of petition. Any other person that proposes to be designated or admitted as a party to any proceeding, as defined by Section 4-166 (8), C.G.S., shall file a written petition to be so designated not later than five (5) days before the date of the hearing of the proceeding as a contested case.

(b) Contents of petition. The petition to be designated a party shall state the name and address of the petitioner. It shall describe the manner in which the petitioner claims to be substantially and specifically affected by the proceeding. It shall state the contention of the petitioner concerning the issue of the proceeding, the relief sought by the petitioner, the statutory or other authority therefore, and a summary of any evidence that the petitioner intends to present in the event that the petition is granted.

(c) Designation as party. The presiding officer shall consider all such petitions and will designate or admit as a party in a contested case any person whose legal rights, duties or privileges will be determined by the decision of the presiding officer after the hearing, if the presiding officer finds such person is entitled as of right to be party to said contested case or that the participation of such person as a party is necessary to the proper disposition of said contested case.

(Effective October 24, 1986; Amended June 4, 1999)