1. (a) Representatives of parties and intervenors shall treat the hearing process and all participants with respect, fairness, and candor.

2. (b) Representative shall not:

   1. (1) Introduce or attempt to introduce evidence without a good faith belief that the evidence is relevant;
   2. (2) Attempt to influence the presiding officer or the board on an ex parte basis; or

   3. (3) Engage in behavior that disrupts the proceedings, including:

      1. a. Delaying the hearing for the sake of delay;
      2. b. Making frivolous arguments;
      3. c. Using language so as to be deliberately offensive or verbally abusive to any participant; and
      4. d. Employing tactics that have no purpose other than to embarrass or burden another participant.

3. (c) The board shall:

   1. (1) Order any representative violating (b)(3) above to cease such violation; and
   2. (2) If such violation continues notwithstanding the board's order, ask the party or intervenor being represented to choose a new representative or to participate in the hearing without representation.

Source. #8951, eff 7-21-07