N.H. Admin. Code § Ve-H 216.02

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Ve-H 216.02 - General Obligations of Representatives
(a) Representatives of parties and intervenors shall treat the hearing process and all participants with respect, fairness, and candor.
(b) Representative shall not:
(1) Introduce or attempt to introduce evidence without a good faith belief that the evidence is relevant;
(2) Attempt to influence the presiding officer or the board on an ex parte basis; or
(3) Engage in behavior that disrupts the proceedings, including:
a.Delaying the hearing for the sake of delay;
b.Making frivolous arguments;
c.Using language so as to be deliberately offensive or verbally abusive to any participant; and
d.Employing tactics that have no purpose other than to embarrass or burden another participant.
(c) The board shall:
(1) Order any representative violating (b)(3) above to cease such violation; and
(2) If such violation continues notwithstanding the board's order, ask the party or intervenor being represented to choose a new representative or to participate in the hearing without representation.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ve-H 216.02

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