Procedural Rights of Affected Employee. An affected employee who has requested a hearing shall be entitled to one (1) formal hearing and shall have the following procedural rights: a. The right to confront and cross examine adverse witnesses, provided that, when a witness cannot appear and compelling reasons therefore exist, the identity of the witness and a copy of the statement of the witness reduced to writing shall be disclosed to the faculty member at least ten (10) contract days prior to the hearing on the matter towards which the testimony of the witness is considered material. b. The right to be free from compulsion to divulge information which he or she could not be compelled to divulge in a court of law. c. The right to be heard in his or her own defense and to present witnesses, testimony, and evidence on all issues involved. d. The right to the assistance of the hearing officer in securing the witnesses and evidence. e. The right to counsel of her or his choosing who may appear and act on her or his behalf at the hearings. f. The right to have witnesses sworn and testify under oath.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
