1. 1. The parties agree to vacate the hearing;
2. 2. The agency dismisses the matter;
3. 3. The non-agency party withdraws the appeal; or
4. 4. Facts demonstrate to the administrative law judge that it is appropriate to vacate the hearing for the purpose of informal disposition, or if the action will further administrative convenience, expedition and economy and does not conflict with law or cause undue prejudice to any party.

An administrative law judge shall vacate a calendared hearing and return the matter to the agency for further action, if:

Historical Note

Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 563, effective February 3, 1999 (Supp. 99-1).

R2-19- 112. Prehearing Conference

A. Procedure. The administrative law judge may hold a prehearing conference. The conference may be held telephonically. The administrative law judge may issue a prehearing order outlining the issues to be discussed.

B. Record. The administrative law judge may record any agreements reached during a prehearing conference by electronic or mechanical means, or memorialize them in an order.

Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 563, effective February 3, 1999 (Supp. 99-1).