602.1 These rules govern the procedure for deciding cases filed before the Office. These rules shall be applied to promote justice, fairness, and economy.

602.2 These rules shall apply to all appeals filed on or after the effective date of these rules and to all appeals then pending final disposition in the Office.

602.3 The Board may revoke or amend a rule as it applies generally to all cases in accordance with applicable procedures of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act. The Board or an Administrative Judge may waive a rule in an individual case for good cause shown, if application of the rule is not required by statute.

602.4 In the event of a conflict between these rules and a provision of a statute, the statutory provision shall govern. In the event of a conflict between these rules and rules or regulations adopted by another District agency, department, office or board, these rules shall govern.

SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 9297 (November 19, 1999); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 2129, 2130 (March 16, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 000298 (January 14, 2022).