Pre-Hearing & Hearing Procedures Sample Clauses

Pre-Hearing & Hearing Procedures. The following rules shall govern the conduct of hearings and certain preliminary matters: (1) Upon request of either party addressed to the opposing party at least two (2) calendar weeks prior to the hearing date, the parties shall exchange the names of witnesses they expect to call at the hearing. Except for true rebuttal witnesses whose testimony could not reasonably have been anticipated, the arbitrator may exclude the testimony of a witness that a party failed after timely request to identify. (2) The parties are responsible for any cost necessary to secure the presence of their witnesses at hearing, except that the Fire Department will make subpoenaed Fire Fighters who are scheduled to work available to testify. (3) The arbitrator shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, records, and other evidence. At least 2 calendar weeks prior to the hearing, the party requesting the subpoenas shall prepare the subpoenas and ask the Arbitrator to sign them. Each party will be responsible for serving its subpoenas upon witnesses. Either party may request that the Arbitrator quash subpoenas issued at the request of the other. (4) The burden of proof shall be upon the City to establish the facts by a preponderance of the evidence. (5) The parties, in writing, may request discovery from each other before the hearing. A party’s failure to provide requested information within 2 calendar weeks of the request will be deemed a denial of the discovery request. The requesting party may then petition the arbitrator to order such discovery as appropriate to the nature of the case. In considering the application, the arbitrator shall consider the burden and expense of producing the information, the need of the requesting party, the amount of time available prior to the hearing, and such other matters as s/he may deem material. The arbitrator’s decision as to appropriate discovery will be final. In no event shall discovery be permitted to delay the hearing, and in no event shall discovery be requested within 5 calendar weeks prior to the hearing. (6) Upon request of either party addressed to the opposing party at least two (2) calendar weeks prior to the hearing date, the parties will exchange documents they intend to use as exhibits at the hearing. A party’s failure to disclose an exhibit at this time will preclude its use at hearing, unless the document is used as a rebuttal exhibit, and its use at hearing could not reasonably have been anticipated. (7) All hearings shall b...
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  • Hearing Procedures The hearing shall be held at the earliest convenient date, taking into consideration the established schedule of the Board or hearing officer and the availability of the CSEA representative, counsel and witnesses. The parties shall be notified of the time and place of the hearing after ensuring availability of all necessary parties. The employee shall be entitled to appear personally, produce evidence, and have CSEA representation. The employee shall be entitled to a public hearing if he/she demands it when the Board is hearing the appeal. 18.12.1 The complainant may also be represented by counsel. The procedure entitled "Administrative Adjudication" commencing with Government Code 11500 shall not apply to any such hearing before the Board or a hearing officer. Neither the Board nor a hearing officer shall be bound by rules of evidence used in California courts. Informality in any such hearing shall not invalidate any order or decision made or approved by the hearing officer or the Board. 18.12.2 All hearings shall be heard by a hearing officer (who shall be an attorney licensed in the State of California) except in those cases where the Board determines to hear the appeal itself. In any case in which the Board hears the appeal, the Board may use the services of its counsel or a hearing officer in ruling upon procedural questions, objections to evidence, and issues of law. However, the Board must employ separate counsel from the one presenting the case for the complainant. 18.12.3 If the appeal is heard by the Board, the Board shall affirm, modify or revoke the recommended personnel action. 18.12.4 If the appeal is heard by a hearing officer, he/she shall prepare a proposed decision in a form that may be adopted by the Board as the decision in the case. A copy of the proposed decision shall be received and filed by the Board and furnished to each party within ten days after the proposed decision is filed by the Board. After furnishing the proposed decision to each party, the Board may: 18.1.4.1 Adopt the proposed decision in its entirety. 18.1.4.2 Reduce the personnel action set forth in the proposed decision and adopt the balance of the proposed decision. 18.1.4.3 Reject a proposed reduction in personnel action, approve the disciplinary action sought by the complainant or any lesser penalty, and adopt the balance of the proposed decision. 18.1.4.4 Reject the proposed decision in its entirety. 18.12.5 If the Board rejects the proposed decision in its entirety, each party shall be notified of such action and the Board may decide the case upon the record including the transcript, with or without the taking of additional evidence, or may refer the case to the same or another hearing officer to take additional evidence. If the case is so assigned to a hearing officer, he/she shall prepare a proposed decision, as provided in item Section 18.12.4 above, upon the additional evidence and the transcript and other papers which are part of the record of the prior hearing. A copy of this proposed decision shall be furnished to each party within 10 days after the proposed decision is filed by the Board. 18.12.6 In arriving at a decision or a proposed decision on the propriety of the proposed disciplinary action, the Board or the hearing officer may consider the records of any prior disciplinary action proceedings against the employee in which a disciplinary action was ultimately sustained and any records that were contained in the employee's personnel files and introduced into evidence at the hearing.

  • Hearing Procedure A. The Personnel Commission may conduct hearings of appeals or may appoint a hearing officer to conduct the hearing and report findings and recommendations to the Commission. If the Personnel Commission orders a hearing, said hearing shall be held in closed session. The employee shall be given written notice of his or her right to have the complaints or charges heard in an open session rather than closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957. The notice shall be delivered to the employee personally or by mail at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time for holding the closed session. B. Hearings shall be conducted in the manner most conducive to determination of the truth, and neither the Commission nor its hearing officer shall be bound by technical rules of evidence. Decisions made by the Commission shall not be invalidated by any informality in the proceedings. C. The Personnel Commission or its hearing officer shall determine the relevancy, weight, and credibility of testimony and evidence. It shall base its findings on the preponderance of evidence. D. Each side will be permitted an opening statement (Board first) and closing arguments (employee first). The Board shall first present its witnesses and evidence to sustain its charges and the employee will then present his witnesses and evidence in defense. E. Each side will be allowed to examine and cross-examine witnesses. F. Both the Board and the employee will be allowed to be represented by legal counsel or other designated representation. The employee may, at his/her option, be represented by legal counsel and/or union representation, or any other person designated by the employee. If the employee files an appeal, the employee shall be required to attend the Commission Appeal Hearing, even if the employee’s designated representative appears on his/her behalf. If the employee fails to appear, the employee will be deemed to have forfeited his/her rights to further appeal and the Personnel Commission shall allow the Board of Trustee’s disciplinary action to stand. G. The Commission may, and shall, if requested by the Board or the employee, subpoena witnesses and/or require the production of records or other material evidence. H. The Commission may, prior to or during a hearing, grant a continuance for any reason it believes to be important to its reaching a fair and proper decision. I. Whether the hearing is held in a public or Executive Session, the Commission, after it concludes the hearing, may deliberate its decision in Executive Session. No persons other than members of the Commission, its counsel, and the Director of Personnel shall be permitted to participate in the deliberations. If the Personnel Director or any staff was a witness in the proceedings, he shall also be barred from the Commission's final deliberations. J. The Commission shall render its judgment in an open session as soon after the conclusion of the hearing as possible and in no event later than fourteen (14) days. Its decision shall set forth which charges, if any, are sustained and the reasons therefore. K. The Commission may sustain or reject any or all of the charges filed against the employee. It may sustain, reject, or modify the disciplinary action invoked against the employee. It may not provide for discipline more stringent than that invoked by the Board. L. The Commission order of judgment will be filed with the Governing Board and the charged employee and shall set forth its findings and decision. If a dismissal is not sustained, its order shall set forth the effective date the employee is to be reinstated which may be any time on or after the date of disciplinary action.

  • BIDDING PROCEDURES 4.1. Bidders have to login at EHSAN AUCTIONEERS SDN. BHD. Website using the same registered email 30 minute before Auction Time. 4.2. Bidders have to click VIEW BID SCREEN BUTTON beside the status to show the bidding screen. Once enter the bidding screen bidders will be on STANDBY MODE 30 minute before the auction started. 4.3. Bidding shall generally commence based on the sequence of the lot being shown on the EHSAN AUCTIONEERS SDN. BHD. website. However, the Auctioneer has the right to vary this sequence without notice. 4.4. It shall be the responsibility of registered E-Bidders to log in through the EHSAN AUCTIONEERS SDN. BHD. website to wait for their turn to bid for the property lot in which they intend to bid. 4.5. The Auctioneer has the right to set a new reserve price in the event there is more than 1 bidder. The reference to a "bidder” here includes E-Bidders as well as on-site bidders. 4.6. Auctioneer will announce the amount of incremental bid and the same will appear on the website prior to the commencement of the auction. 4.7. “Standby mode” is displayed, followed by a message stating “AUCTION STARTED”. Enter your BID by clicking “NEXT BID” button. 4.8. Each bid will be called for 3 times, “FIRST CALLING, “SECOND CALLING”, “FINAL CALL”. Registered E-Bidders may submit their bid at any of these stages of biddings by click the bid amount. 4.9. Any bid by the registered E-bidders shall not be withdrawn once entered. 4.10. In the event of any clarification, disruption or special situation, the Auctioneer may at his discretion decide to pause, postpone and/or call off the public auction. The E-bidders will be notified of this on the BIDDING SCREEN. 4.11. When system displays “NO MORE BIDS”, no further bids will be accepted by the Auctioneer, whether on-site or through the EHSAN AUCTIONEERS SDN. BHD. website. 4.12. The bidder with the highest bid shall be declared as successful bidder upon the fall of hammer. 4.13. The decision of the Auctioneer shall be final and binding on all on-site and/or E-bidders. 4.14. A successful bidder will be directed to a page where further directions are given in order to conclude the sale of the auction property. Please also refer to Part 5 below. 4.15. Unsuccessful E-Bidders will have the deposit paid processed to be refunded to the same bank account from which the deposit transfer was made within three (3) working days. 4.16. The information shown and/or prompted on the screen handled by the EHSAN AUCTIONEERS SDN. BHD. website regarding the public auction, particularly to the calling of bidding price during the bidding process and the declaration of successful bidder shall be final and conclusive.

  • Filing Procedures The Company shall (A) permit counsel to the Investor an opportunity to review and comment upon (i) each Registration Statement at least three (3) Trading Days prior to its filing with the SEC and (ii) all amendments and supplements to each Registration Statement (including, without limitation, the Prospectus contained therein) (except for Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any similar or successor reports or Prospectus Supplements the contents of which is limited to that set forth in such reports) within a reasonable number of days prior to their filing with the SEC, and (B) shall reasonably consider any comments of the Investor and its counsel on any such Registration Statement or amendment or supplement thereto or to any Prospectus contained therein. The Company shall promptly furnish to the Investor, without charge, (i) electronic copies of any correspondence from the SEC or the Staff to the Company or its representatives relating to each Registration Statement (which correspondence shall be redacted to exclude any material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries), (ii) after the same is prepared and filed with the SEC, one (1) electronic copy of each Registration Statement and any amendment(s) and supplement(s) thereto, including, without limitation, financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference, if requested by the Investor, and all exhibits and (iii) upon the effectiveness of each Registration Statement, one (1) electronic copy of the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto; provided, however, the Company shall not be required to furnish any document to the extent such document is available on XXXXX).

  • Closing Procedures Subject to satisfaction or waiver by the relevant Party of the conditions of Closing, on the Closing Date, the Sellers shall deliver actual possession of the Purchased Interest to the Purchaser and upon such delivery the Purchaser shall pay and issue the Purchase Price in accordance with Section 2.3.

  • Billing Procedures The Supporting Party will xxxx the Protecting Party for actual costs incurred for Assistance by Hire. Reimbursements will be limited to the provisions of the Agreement and the applicable OP, regardless of whether or not it is authorized on the Resource Order or other documentation produced by the incident. Reimbursable costs may include transportation, salary, overtime, per diem and other approved expenses of Supporting agency personnel. Rates and conditions of use for the equipment and personnel are documented in the OP. Parties shall submit a xxxx within 90 days of the incident. Parties must use their own invoice form for billing under this Agreement to avoid any confusion with other services that may have been ordered under other agreements. Invoices must identify Supporting Party’s name, address, and Taxpayer Identification Number (Department only), fire name, order and request number, and xxxx number and amount. Invoice supporting documentation must include description of services performed, period of services performed, and any applicable cost share agreements. Supporting documentation will itemize details of billing, listing personnel, equipment, travel and per diem, aircraft, supplies and purchases as approved in the attached AOP. It will also include itemized deductions for maintenance and repair of equipment. Department invoices will include “Record of Activities” (FSLA-5) and U.S. Forest Service invoices will include transaction register. Invoices for services under this agreement must be sent to: Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx-Xxxxx, ECC Manager Address: 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx, Xxx: Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Telephone: (000) 000-0000 FAX: (000) 000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xx.xxx.xx Name: Spalding Community Service District Address: 000-000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxx, Xxxxx, Xxx: Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Telephone: (000) 000-0000 FAX: (000) 000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx All bills will have a payment due date 30 days upon receipt. Contested Xxxxxxxx: Written notice that a xxxx is contested will be mailed to the Party within 30 days of receipt of the invoice and will fully explain the contested items. Contested items should be resolved no later than 60 days following receipt of the written notice. Parties are responsible for facilitating resolution of contested xxxxxxxx. Billing requirements and rates are documented in the attached OP.

  • Appeal Procedures A. Employees may appeal discipline imposed under this LOA through the Dispute Resolution Procedure contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (i.e. grievance procedure) or to the Minneapolis Civil Service Commission. B. Concerning disciplinary actions taken pursuant to this drug and alcohol testing LOA, available Civil Service Commission appeal procedures are as follows:

  • Dispute Procedures Contact Think with any questions concerning this Agreement or the Services by calling 0- 000-000-0000 (toll-free), Monday - Friday 8AM – 8PM ET (note these hours may change); by sending a letter to Think, P. O. Box 1288, Greens Farms, Connecticut 06838; or by sending an email to: xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Think will refer all complaints and inquiries to a representative who will attempt to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution. If your complaint or inquiry is not resolved after you have called Think and/or the EDC, or for general information, you may contact the DPU for assistance toll-free at (000) 000-0000, or at XXXXxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx, or by sending a letter to the DPU at: 0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, XX 00000. You have a right to make a formal or informal complaint to the DPU or any regulatory body with authority to review your complaint. In addition, mediation is available for disputes greater than $100. Nothing in the Arbitration, Waiver of Jury Trial, and Class Action Waiver Section below is intended to bar your right to make a complaint or request mediation. ARBITRATION. Think’s Arbitration and Class Action Wavier Policy Addendum, which is available and provided to you during the enrollment process is incorporated herein and made a part hereof, contains additional details and a complete description of the terms and conditions of the Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Policy, including your ability to opt out. Warranties. THINK MAKES NO EXPRESS REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Limitation of Liability. You will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and responsible for any damages or injury caused thereby) of the electric power after receipt at the delivery point(s). TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THINK WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES), WHETHER BY STATUTE, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF THE RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER SOLE, JOINT, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE, OR PASSIVE). ALL OTHER LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY, AND SUCH DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. YOU HEREBY WAIVE ALL OTHER REMEDIES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY. THERE ARE NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES TO THIS AGREEMENT. To the extent any damages required to be paid hereunder are liquidated, the Parties acknowledge that the damages are not intended and shall not be construed as a penalty, such damages are difficult or impossible to determine, that otherwise obtaining an adequate remedy is inconvenient or impossible, and that the liquidated damages constitute a reasonable approximation of the harm or loss.

  • Dispute Settlement Procedures Principles a) This procedure is designed to promote the resolution of issues that arise at the lowest possible level and to provide a step-by-step process which will be accessed if the parties are genuinely unable to resolve the issue. b) At each step in the procedure, reasonable time is to be allowed for the parties to resolve the matter. The parties agree not to proceed to each next step in the procedure until the previous step has been completed. Following these procedures will ensure the dispute is resolved in the most efficient manner. c) In the event of a dispute in relation to a matter arising under this agreement, in the first instance the parties will attempt to resolve the matter at the workplace by discussions between the employee or employees concerned and the relevant supervisor and, if such discussions do not resolve the dispute, by discussions between the employee or employees concerned and more senior levels of management as appropriate. If the matter is not resolved at this level, the grievance shall be referred to the designated management representative. d) Should the matter remain unresolved at this level, the Employee, at his/her discretion, may nominate a representative to meet with the Supervisor, the designated manager,and the Consultative Committee to resolve the issue. e) A party to the dispute may appoint another person, organisation or association to accompany or represent them in relation to the dispute. f) If a dispute in relation to a matter arising under the agreement is unable to be resolved at the workplace, and all agreed steps for resolving it have been taken, the dispute may be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (the Commission) for resolution by mediation and/or conciliation. Any solution proposed by the Commission or another third party must be consistent with the Construction Code and Guidelines and relevant legislation. g) It is a term of this agreement that while the dispute resolution procedure is being conducted work shall continue normally. The circumstances that applied prior to the dispute arising shall apply until final resolution of the matter. h) Any dispute referred to the Commission under this clause should be dealt with by a member agreed by the parties at the time or, in default of agreement, a member nominated by either the head of the relevant panel or the President. i) This dispute resolution procedure does not apply to Occupational Health and Safety matters. It is expected that the Occupational Health and Safety Representatives will follow appropriate procedures in the resolution of any Health and Safety matters.

  • RECOVERY PROCEDURES The nature and severity of any disaster will influence the recovery procedures. One crucial factor in determining how BellSouth will proceed with restoration is whether or not BellSouth's equipment is incapacitated. Regardless of who's equipment is out of service, BellSouth will move as quickly as possible to aid with service recovery; however, the approach that will be taken may differ depending upon the location of the problem.

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