1. (a) The investigator shall grant motions to postpone and reschedule a deadline for the submission of documents or a scheduled date for an interview or a conference for good cause as set forth in (b) below.

2. (b) Good cause for postponement and rescheduling of a deadline for submission of documents, or a date for an interview or a conference shall be:

   1. (1) Illness or injury which prevents a party or witness from:

      1. a. Preparing documents;
      2. b. Preparing for an interview or a conference; or
      3. c. Attending an interview or conference;

   2. (2) A scheduled hearing in another tribunal which:

      1. a. Requires the attendance of the party or the party's attorney and for which there is nobody who could reasonably substitute for the party or the party's attorney;
      2. b. Can not be postponed; and

      3. c. Prevents:

         1. 1. The timely preparation of documents;
         2. 2. Preparation for an interview or conference; or
         3. 3. Attendance at an interview or conference;
   3. (3) Temporary unavailability of required material, despite the due diligence of the party responsible for its production;
   4. (4) Severely inclement weather; or
   5. (5) Such other reasons beyond the control of a party or the commission that warrant a postponement and rescheduling to serve justice and efficiency.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hum 200) #8814, eff 2-3-07, EXPIRED: 2-3-15