1. A. The hearing officer shall schedule an oral hearing upon request of the petitioner or the Department. If neither the petitioner nor the Department requests an oral hearing, the hearing officer shall:

   1. 1. Consider the petition submitted for decision based on the petition and any memoranda filed, or
   2. 2. Schedule an oral hearing.
2. B. The hearing officer may, for good cause shown by any party to the hearing, postpone, recess, or continue an oral hearing to a specified date, time, and place. The hearing officer shall notify all the parties regarding a rescheduled hearing.

3. C. If any party to the hearing fails to appear at the oral hearing without good cause, the hearing officer may:

   1. 1. Proceed with the hearing,
   2. 2. Reschedule the hearing, or
   3. 3. Issue a decision based on the petition and memoranda provided.

Historical Note

Adopted effective June 22, 1981 (Supp. 81-3). Former Section R15-10-115 renumbered to R15-10-120, new Section R15-10-115 renumbered from R15-10-109 and amended effective December 23, 1993 (Supp. 93-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2900, effective June 13, 2001 (Supp. 01-2).