Rule 208 - Investigation of Applicants(a)Authority to Investigate. The Board shall investigate each Applicant's character and fitness to practice law in such manner as the Board deems appropriate.(b)Reference of Application for Investigation. The Board may refer any Application to the CF Committee or Bar Counsel for the purpose of investigating and making recommendations on any matter connected with the Application.(c)Character and Fitness Examination. Upon reasonable notice, an Applicant may be required to appear before the Board, CF Committee or Bar Counsel and submit to a character and fitness examination regarding any matter deemed relevant by the Board, CF Committee or Bar Counsel to a proper consideration of the pending Application. The examination shall be reported by a court reporter. The Applicant shall be responsible for the court reporter's fee and transcription costs and shall not be admitted to practice law unless the Bar is reimbursed for such fee and costs. Failure to appear before the Board, CF Committee or Bar Counsel as noticed shall result in denial of the Application.