Section 25-4711 - Informal and pre-hearing conferences(a) The secretary of state may conduct an informal conference to resolve the filed complaint, if both the complainant and respondent have an opportunity to participate in the proceeding.(b) The secretary of state may conduct a pre-hearing conference to organize issues and procedures to promote an orderly and prompt hearing.(c) The secretary of state shall give advance notice to the complainant and respondent of the date, time, and place of any conference. L. 2004, ch. 25, § 27; July 1.