Ex parte communication with any Board member or staff regarding the substance of the matter is prohibited from the date of the notice of probable violation until the Board issues a written decision or recommendation, and from the date a request for reconsideration (if any) is filed until the Board issues a written decision on the request for reconsideration. However, ex parte communication with staff regarding procedural issues, such as scheduling a hearing, is permitted.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4216.22, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4216.6, 4216.12 and 4216.19, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).