D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B625

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 6-B625 - EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

625.1

An ex parte communication which involves the merits of the case is prohibited.

625.2

In the event of a prohibited communication, the Administrative Judge shall describe the occurrence on the record with notice to the parties by filing a memorandum (if the transaction was oral), or by filing any writing delivered to the Administrative Judge.

625.3

When an Administrative Judge determines that a party has initiated a prohibited ex parte communication, the Administrative Judge may impose sanctions or remedial relief as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B625

As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 9297 (November 19, 1999); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 2129, 2144 (March 16, 2012); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 298 (1/14/2022)

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 2129 (March 16, 2012) repealed and replaced the existing chapter 16 with a new chapter 16 (Rules and Regulations of the Office of Employee Appeals). Sections 606 -635 were renamed, and section 636 was repealed.

Authority: The Chairperson of the Office of Employee Appeals in accordance with § 602 of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C. Official Code § 1-606.02(a)(5) (2006 Repl.).