1. (a) An adjudicative proceeding shall be commenced by an order of notice issued by the ombudsman containing at least the following information:

   1. (1) The title and docket number of the matter;
   2. (2) The names of the parties and their representatives, together with the addresses of representatives;
   3. (3) The name and title of the presiding officer;
   4. (4) A statement of the nature of the hearing;
   5. (5) A short and plain statement of the issues presented;
   6. (6) The date, time, and place of the hearing;
   7. (7) The date, time, and place of a prehearing conference;
   8. (8) The date for the mandatory pre-hearing disclosure of witnesses and exhibits pursuant to Rko 213.04, which date shall be no less than 5 days before the hearing;
   9. (9) A statement of the legal authority under which the hearing is to be held;
   10. (10) A reference to applicable statutes and rules;
   11. (11) A statement of how the rules and statutes which shall apply to the hearing may be obtained;

   12. (12) A statement that:

       1. a. Each party has the right to representation by an attorney at the party’s own expense; and
       2. b. If not already accomplished, each party shall file an appearance pursuant to Part Rko 207;

   13. (13) Information regarding:

       1. a. Requests for alteration of times and dates;
       2. b. Burden of proof;
       3. c. Requests for modification of issues or alternative processes;
       4. d. Informal resolution;
       5. e. Filings and ex parte communications;
       6. f. The public or nonpublic nature of the hearing; and
       7. g. Conduct at the hearing;
   14. (14) The date of issuance of the order of notice; and
   15. (15) The signature of the ombudsman.

Source. #13921, eff 5-20-24