Okla. Admin. Code § 585:30-1-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 585:30-1-5 - Answer

(a)Filing; filing time limit. A respondent shall file a written answer, or other responsive pleading permitted by these rules, with certificate of service, to an unfair labor practice complaint filed under the FPAA within ten (10) days after service of the complaint.

(b)Contents. The answer shall contain the following:

(1) A specific admission, denial, or explanation of each allegation of the complaint, or, if respondent is without knowledge thereof, respondent shall so state and that statement shall constitute a denial. Admissions or denials may be made to all or part of the allegation, but shall fairly meet the substance of the allegation.

(2) A specific and appropriately detailed statement of any defense.

(3) A clear and concise statement of the facts and matters of law relied upon constituting any grounds of defense.

(c)Default. If the respondent fails timely to file an answer or other permitted or required responsive pleading, such failure is subject to the sanctions set out in 585:2-3-7. In extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Board, the Board may extend the time within which the answer shall be filed.

Okla. Admin. Code § 585:30-1-5

Added at 24 Ok Reg 1644, eff 6-11-07¹; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1364, eff 6-25-12

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