Conferences and hearings held pursuant to the grievance procedures set forth in this chapter shall be closed to the public unless all parties to the grievance agree to hold an open session.
Each conference or hearing held pursuant to this chapter shall be scheduled at a time and place that will afford all parties entitled to be present, including witnesses, a fair and reasonable opportunity to attend.
When any conference or hearing held pursuant to this chapter is scheduled during working hours, all employees who are entitled to be present at the conference or hearing shall be excused with pay for that purpose.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A1602