- (a) The secretary of state may conduct an informal conference to resolve the filed complaint, if both the complainant and respondent have an opportunity to participate in the proceeding.
- (b) The secretary of state may conduct a pre-hearing conference to organize issues and procedures to promote an orderly and prompt hearing.
- (c) The secretary of state shall give advance notice to the complainant and respondent of the date, time, and place of any conference.
L. 2004, ch. 25, § 27; July 1.