1. (a) Except as noted below, each party shall file an appearance signed by the party or the party's attorney, agent, or municipal consultant, listing:

   1. (1) The name and docket number of the matter;
   2. (2) The party for whom the appearance is filed; and
   3. (3) The appearing person's name, address, daytime phone number, and e-mail address.

2. (b) If an appearance is filed by an attorney, agent, or municipal consultant, the appearance shall:

   1. (1) Comply with paragraph (a) above;
   2. (2) State the attorney, agent, or municipal consultant has the party's authorization to appear and act on the party's behalf; and

   3. (3) Certify the attorney, agent, or municipal consultant:

      1. a. Has sent a copy of the appearance to the represented party and the opposing party and any intervenors; and
      2. b. Is aware of the restriction in Hab 201.10 on withdrawing the appearance; and
   4. (4) If a New Hampshire attorney, include the attorney’s New Hampshire Bar number.

3. (c) In all appeals, the appeal document shall constitute the appearance of the person signing the document, provided the following requirements are met:

   1. (1) The information required pursuant to (a) above, excepting the docket number, shall be included in the appeal document and shall constitute the applicant’s appearance; or
   2. (2) The information required by (a) and (b) above, excepting the docket number, shall be included in the appeal document in order to constitute the attorney’s, agent’s, or municipal consultant’s appearance on behalf of an applicant.
4. (d) When an appearance has been filed, all communications from the board to the parties shall be made through the attorney, agent, or municipal consultant, including all hearing notices, orders and decisions.
5. (e) When an appearance has been filed by an attorney, agent, or municipal consultant, all communications between the parties shall be made through the person listed on the appearance.

Source. #13226 eff 7-7-21