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; andd.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