Okla. Admin. Code § 585:2-5-6

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 585:2-5-6 - Scheduling of deadlines

(a)Scheduling conference. A scheduling conference shall be conducted in all proceedings alleging an unfair labor practice under the FPAA. The scheduling conference may be conducted by telephone when the mutual convenience of the parties so requires. The Board may designate the Administrator of the Board, a hearing officer, or its legal counsel to conduct the scheduling conference. Unless otherwise ordered, the Administrator of the Board shall conduct the scheduling conference.

(b)Party representation. Parties shall be represented by attorneys unless appearing pro se.

(c)Written scheduling order. At the scheduling conference, a written scheduling order will be prepared by the person conducting the conference addressing the following items:

(1) Date for discovery to be completed;

(2) Date for exchange of preliminary witness and exhibit lists;

(3) Date for filing Final Pre-Hearing Order (filed by Complainant's counsel five (5) days prior to the final pre-hearing conference);

(4) Date for completion of any mediation or other form of alternative dispute resolution (before date of final pre-hearing conference); and

(5) Date of final pre-hearing conference.

Okla. Admin. Code § 585:2-5-6

Added at 24 Ok Reg 1630, eff 6-11-07¹; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1360, eff 6-25-12

¹See Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter.