Section Per-A 206.11 - Notices and Continuances(a) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the board shall forward a notice to the parties of any scheduled hearing on the merits of an appeal at least 14 days prior to the hearing.(b)A notice of a hearing shall contain the information required by RSA 541-A: 31, III, namely:(1) A statement of the time, place and nature of the hearing and any prehearing conferences then scheduled;(2) A statement of the legal authority under which a hearing is to be held;(3) A reference to the particular statutes and rules involved including this chapter;(4) A short and plain statement of the issues presented; and(5) A statement that each party has the right to have an attorney represent them at their own expense.(c) Pursuant to Per-A 206.03(a) and (b), the board shall convene pre-hearing conferences in addition to any conferences referenced in the notice if it concludes that to do so would facilitate the scheduling and hearing of an appeal, narrow the factual issues or better enable it to consider the matters noted in Per-A 206.03(b).(d) The board shall continue, reschedule, recess or adjourn any hearing if it concludes that to do so is necessary in order to address:(1) A scheduling conflict;(2) The unavoidable unavailability of a necessary witness;(3) The unavailability of a member of the board who is scheduled to hear the case;(4) A previously unascertained conflict of interest;(5) Unanticipated circumstances that are beyond the control of the board, the parties or their representatives, which may adversely impact on the efficiency, efficacy, adequacy or equity of the hearing; or(6) Any other matter that the board concludes adversely affects the progress of the hearing.N.H. Admin. Code § Per-A 206.11
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Per-A 200) #7378, eff 10-23-00; ss by #9205, eff 10-23-08