Witnesses; Production of Evidence. a. All witnesses testifying at the hearing shall be advised that it is a criminal offense knowingly and willfully to make a false statement or representation to a Depart- ment or Agency of the United States Govern- ment as to any matter within the jurisdic- tion of the Department or Agency. All wit- nesses shall be subject to cross-examination by the parties. b. A party calling a witness shall bear the witness’ travel and incidental expenses asso- ciated with testifying at the hearing. The Section 6 School System or Military Depart- ment concerned shall pay such expenses when a witness is called by the hearing offi- cer. c. The hearing officer may issue an order compelling the attendance of witnesses or the production of evidence upon the hearing officer’s own motion or, if good cause be shown, upon motion of a party. d. When the hearing officer determines that a person has failed to obey an order to testify or to produce evidence, and such fail- ure is in knowing and willful disregard of the order, the hearing officer shall so certify. e. The party or the hearing officer seeking to compel testimony or the production of evidence may, upon the certification pro- vided for in paragraph D.3.d. of the section, file an appropriate action in a court of com- petent jurisdiction to compel compliance with the hearing officer’s order.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Standard Agreement for Voluntary State Tax Withholding, Standard Agreement for Voluntary State Tax Withholding, Standard Agreement for Voluntary State Tax Withholding
