N.H. Admin. Code § Pol 205.04

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Pol 205.04 - Informal Conferences

The following shall apply to informal conferences:

(a) Upon request of any party, or upon the council's own motion, the presiding officer shall schedule one or more informal conferences prior to the commencement of formal proceedings. All parties shall be provided prior notice of any informal conference from the presiding officer.

(b) Said informal conferences may include, but shall not be limited to, consideration of the following:

(1) Offers of settlement;

(2) Simplifications of the issues;

(3) Stipulations or admissions as to issues of fact or proof by consent of the parties;

(4) Limitations on the number of witnesses;

(5) Changes to standard procedures desired during the hearing;

(6) Stipulations to eliminate repetitive testimony or provide for the taking of depositions by the parties; and

(7) Any other matters which will aid in the disposition of the proceeding.

(c) The presiding officer shall cause all oral proceedings, such as informal conferences and hearings, to be recorded verbatim. These audio recordings shall be part of the record. Any person entitled by RSA 91-A thereto may request a copy of such recording, or request transcription. The requesting party shall pay all actual costs for such transcription.

(d) A proposed order incorporating the matters determined at all prehearing conferences shall be issued and served to all parties.

N.H. Admin. Code § Pol 205.04

#5836, eff 6-15-94; ss by #7302, eff 6-8-00; ss by #9167, INTERIM, eff 6-3-08, EXPIRES: 11-30-08; ss and moved by #9223-A, eff 8-1-08 (from Pol 205.03 )