- (a) Any party may request the continuance of a proceeding or the extension of a deadline by filing a motion with the presiding officer in accordance with Ec-Wst 203.09.
(b) The presiding officer shall grant any motion for a continuance or extension if he or she determines that good cause has been demonstrated, including:
- (1) The unavailability of a party, witness, or attorney necessary for a proceeding;
- (2) The likelihood that a proceeding will not be necessary because the parties have reached or will imminently reach a settlement; or
- (3) Any other circumstances demonstrating that a continuance or extension would assist in resolving the appeal fairly.
- (c) An order granting a continuance or extension shall specify the new date of the proceeding or deadline.
Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ec-Wst 200) #13659, eff 6-16-23