If a respondent fails to appear at any scheduled hearing after proper service of notice, the hearing officer in the absence of a continuance or good cause being shown, may proceed with the hearing and make a decision in the absence of respondent.
Unless otherwise provided by the Director, any contested case may be disposed of by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, or default as provided by § 1106.1. Any disposition, other than a default, shall be signed by the Director or the Director's designated agent.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B1106