1. a) All requests for a continuance shall be in writing and must be received by the Administrator at least three days prior to the assigned hearing date;
2. b) A party requesting a continuance shall serve a copy of the request on all parties;

3. c) Continuances will be granted by the Administrator upon a showing of:

   1. 1) Illness of the parties or attorneys,
   2. 2) Death in the immediate family of the parties or attorneys,
   3. 3) Unalterable court appearances by the attorneys, or
   4. 4) Undue hardship or inconvenience to either the parties or the hearing officer.

Certain costs are incurred by the Administrator when a scheduled hearing is continued to another time. Therefore, the requirements for a continuance are as follows: