D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-B2015

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 10-B2015 - PARTIES

2015.1

The Applicant Redeveloper shall be a party to the related disposition hearing.

2015.2

Any person may petition the Board of Directors to intervene in a disposition hearing and become a party to the hearing if the Board finds that the petitioner may be affected or aggrieved by the subject disposition.

2015.3

The petitioner to intervene shall file the information required by § 2015.4 no later than eighteen (18) days prior to the date set for the disposition hearing.

2015.4

A petitioner shall file the following information in accordance with the provisions of § 2015.3:

(a) His or her name and address;

(b) Whether he or she will appear as a proponent or opponent of the disposition;

(c) Whether he or she will appear through legal counsel, and if so, the name and address of the legal counsel;

(d) A written statement setting forth the manner in which he or she may be affected or aggrieved by the disposition and the grounds upon which he or she supports or opposes the disposition; and

(e) A list of witnesses who will testify on his or her behalf. This requirement shall not be waived except for good cause shown.

2015.5

The Board may rule on the petition without receiving any testimony or oral argument, and may delegate authority to the Executive Director to make these rulings.

2015.6

Notice of the decision shall be given to the petitioner and all parties.

2015.7

If a petition is granted, the petitioner shall immediately become a party to the proceedings.

2015.8

If a petition to intervene is denied, the denial shall be in writing and set forth the reasons for denial.

2015.9

The Board shall rule on petitions within twelve (12) days of the scheduled disposition hearing.

2015.10

In the event of an untimely petition or denial of a petition by the Executive Director, the petitioner may appeal to the Board for admittance at the commencement of the hearing; Provided, that the petitioner shall submit, to the extent that time allows, all materials required by § 2015.4, as if he or she were a party.

2015.11

The Board, if it chooses to grant the appeal allowed by § 2015.10, may postpone the hearing to allow review of any new material admitted.

2015.12

Any other persons may be heard at the hearing for any period of time that the Board allows. These other persons shall be subject to cross-examination by the parties, but shall not be permitted to cross-examine parties or the Agency staff except with permission of the Board.

2015.13

Parties shall have the right of cross-examination, subject to the provisions of § 2020.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-B2015

Final Rulemaking published at 19 DCR 539, 549 (February 8, 1973)