1. 2. It is during a scheduled proceeding where an absent party fails to appear after proper notice under R12-5-210.

A party shall not communicate on matters substantive to the hearing, either directly or indirectly, with the hearing officer, the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, or any member of the Commissioner’s staff involved in the decision-making process unless:

�1. All parties are present; or

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 2, 1994 (Supp. 94-3). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 92, effective February 5, 2005 (Supp. 04-4).