Sec.16-50j-25. General provisions

(a) Purpose of hearing.

The purpose of the hearing in a contested case or a petition for a declaratory ruling shall be to provide all parties an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine all issues to be considered by the Council and to provide all intervenors an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine such issues as the Council permits.

(b) Uncontested disposition of case.

Unless precluded by law, any contested case may be resolved by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, or default upon order of the Council. Upon such disposition, a copy of the order of the Council shall be served on each party and intervenor.

(c) Pre-Filed Evidence and Testimony.

At the discretion of the Council, any evidence or testimony may be required to be pre-filed by a date specified by the Council. All pre-filed evidence and testimony shall be received in evidence with the same force and effect as though it were stated orally by the witnesses, provided that each such witness shall be present at the hearing at which such prepared written testimony is offered, shall adopt such written testimony under oath, and shall be made available for cross-examination as directed by the Council.

(Effective March 7, 1989; Amended September 7, 2012)