N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 263.55

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 263.55 - Conferences and hearings; conduct

(a) Prior to or on the scheduled date of any hearing, the designated hearing officer shall hold a conference with the parties to the proceeding. The failure of a party to appear at the conference may, in the discretion of the hearing officer, constitute ground for dismissal of the absent party's pleading. The hearing officer may, at their discretion, conduct the conference by videoconference, telephone, or by other platform in whole or in part.

(b) Hearings shall be conducted by a designated hearing officer. At any time, a hearing officer may be designated to take the place of the hearing officer previously designated to conduct the hearing. All hearings shall be open to the public unless good cause is shown for closing the hearing.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 263.55

Adopted New York State Register February 15, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 07, eff. 2/15/2023