A. Continuing or expediting a hearing. When ruling on a motion to continue or expedite, the Board shall consider such factors as:
- 1. The time remaining between the filing of the motion and the hearing date;
- 2. The position of other parties;
- 3. The reasons for expediting the hearing or for the unavailability of the party, representative, or counsel on the date of the scheduled hearing;
- 4. Whether testimony of an unavailable witness can be taken telephonically or by deposition; and
- 5. The status of settlement negotiations.
- B. Reconvening a hearing. The Board may recess a hearing and reconvene at a future date by a verbal ruling.
Historical Note
New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 1132, effective May 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-1).