PURPOSE: This rule describes the process of requesting continuances of public hearings.
- (1) The commission may continue a hearing or prehearing conference upon a showing of good cause. Before a party requests a continuance, the requesting party shall contact the other parties to determine whether they object to the continuance and to determine mutually acceptable dates to which the hearing or conference may be rescheduled and the information shall be included in the party’s motion for continuance. When a hearing is continued, the parties shall be notified in writing of the new hearing date in advance of the new hearing date. Any order granting a continuance shall be mailed to the parties by the administrative secretary by regular first class mail, postage prepaid.
AUTHORITY: section 105.955.14(7), RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1996).* Original rule filed March 24, 1997, effective Sept. 30, 1997.
*Original authority 1991, amended 1994, 1995, 1996.