Prehearing Conference Sample Clauses
A Prehearing Conference clause establishes the requirement for a meeting between the parties and the arbitrator or judge before the main hearing begins. During this conference, procedural matters such as scheduling, the exchange of evidence, and clarification of issues are discussed to streamline the upcoming proceedings. Its core function is to promote efficiency and organization in the dispute resolution process by addressing logistical and substantive matters in advance, thereby reducing delays and misunderstandings during the formal hearing.
Prehearing Conference. A pre- hearing conference will be conducted by the Hearing Officer, either by meet- ing or teleconference. All parties must participate in a prehearing conference and be prepared to fully discuss, nar- row and resolve the issues set forth in the notification of the prehearing con- ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
Prehearing Conference. A pre- hearing conference will be conducted by the Hearing Officer, either by meet-
Prehearing Conference. The Pre- siding Officer, at any time before the hearing begins, may direct the parties and their counsel or other representa- tives to participate in a conference to consider:
(1) Settlement of the case;
(2) Simplification of issues and stipu- lation of facts not in dispute;
(3) The necessity or desirability of amendments to pleadings;
(4) The exchange of exhibits, docu- ments, prepared testimony, and admis- sions or stipulations of fact which will avoid unnecessary proof;
(5) The limitation of the number of expert or other witnesses;
(6) The time and place for the hear- ing; and
(7) Any other matters which may ex- pedite the disposition of the pro- ceeding.
Prehearing Conference a) The Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and representatives who will present the case to the Personnel Commission are required to meet for a prehearing conference.
b) The purpose of the prehearing conference is to review matters in preparation for the hearing, and if possible resolve any matters or motions.
c) Exhibits, witness list, narrative statements and subpoena requests must be exchanged no less than fifteen (15) days before the prehearing conference.
d) Exhibits not presented fifteen (15) days in advance of the prehearing conference or additional witnesses not identified will not be allowed at the hearing unless it can be shown that despite using due diligence, the exhibit or witness could not have been identified earlier.
e) The parties will use the prehearing conference to work out stipulations regarding exhibits and matters which are not in dispute.
f) The parties shall meet with the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources or Hearing Officer for the prehearing conference.
Prehearing Conference. Is required for parents to stipulate to Adjudication; best practice is to convene before Adjudication regardless of stipulation.
Prehearing Conference. The arbitrator shall schedule a prehearing conference --------------------- to reach agreement on procedural matters, arrange for the exchange of information, obtain stipulations, and attempt to narrow the issues.
Prehearing Conference. (a) If the arbitrator determines that a prehearing conference is necessary, OAH shall set the time and place and notify Protestant(s), the Awardee, and Procurement at least 5 working days prior to the prehearing conference.
(b) The prehearing conference shall be held to identify and define issues in dispute and expedite the arbitration. The parties should be prepared to discuss, and the arbitrator may consider and rule on, any of the following matters applicable to the protest:
(1) Clarification of factual and legal issues in dispute as set forth in the Detailed Written Statement of Protest.
(2) The extent to which testimony shall be permitted and the extent to which cross- examination will be allowed.
(3) Identity of and limitations on number of witnesses, need for interpreters, scheduling and order of witnesses, etc.
(4) Any other matters as shall promote the orderly and efficient conduct of the hearing.
(c) At the prehearing conference, Protestant(s), the Awardee, and Procurement shall deliver a written statement which contains the name of each witness a party wishes to call at hearing along with a brief written statement of the subject matter of the witness's expected testimony. If the arbitrator, in his or her exclusive discretion, allows an expert witness to be called, the party calling the witness shall provide the name and address of the expert along with a brief statement of the opinion the expert is expected to give. The party shall also attach a statement of qualifications for the expert witness. NOTE Authority cited: Section 12126, Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 12125-12130, Public Contract Code. HISTORY
Prehearing Conference. A prehearing conference shall be held on the^date specified in the Administrator’s Fed eral Register notice. During the conference, the hearing officer shall:
(a) Act on all intervention petitions.
(b) Establish anyjjpecial rules of procedure the hearing officer considers appropriate, provided that such special rules conform to BPA’s rules of procedure governing rate hearings,
(c) Establish a service list,
(d) Establish a procedural schedule for the entire hearing, and
(e) Consolidate parties with similar interests into groups for purposes of filing jointly sponsored testimony and briefs and for expediting cross- examination.
Prehearing Conference. By mutual agreement, the parties will arrange for a prehearing conference, with or without the arbitrator, to consider possible settlement and means of expediting the hearing.
Prehearing Conference. The referee shall schedule a prehearing conference to reach agreement on or decide procedural matters, arrange for the exchange of information, obtain stipulations, and attempt to narrow the issues. The prehearing conference shall occur no later than thirty days after the selection of a referee.