721—25.10(17A,39A,47) Hearings.

1. 25.10(1)  If a hearing is desired by the complainant, a request for a hearing on the record shall be included within the complaint or made by submitting a written request for hearing no later than ten days following service of the answer by the respondent.
2. 25.10(2)  If a hearing is desired by the respondent, a request for a hearing on the record shall be included within the answer.
3. 25.10(3)  Hearings shall be conducted pursuant to rules 721—25.23(17A) through 25.26(17A).
4. 25.10(4)  Notice of the time and place of hearing will be provided to each party by the presiding officer. When possible, a written notice will be served upon each party a minimum of seven days prior to the time of hearing. If the circumstances underlying the complaint necessitate expedited resolution prior to a pending election, the period of notice may be shortened and notice may be provided by facsimile, telephone, or E-mail.