§ 2-11 Representation and Appearances.
RCNY § 2-11
(a)A party may appear in-person, by an attorney, or by any representative of their choosing. A person appearing for a party, including by telephone or video conference, is required to file a notice of appearance with the Commission and must file a copy with the agency once representation has been established. An appeal request submitted by an attorney or representative of an appellant shall be deemed to constitute the filing of a notice of appearance by that person. The filing of any papers by an attorney or representative who has not previously appeared shall constitute the filing of a notice of appearance by that person and shall conform to the requirements of subdivision (c) of this section. All communication to the Commission and the agency must be made through appellant's attorney or representative.
(b)No application shall be made or argued by any attorney or other representative who has not filed a notice of appearance. Participation in a telephone or video conference call on behalf of a party by an attorney or representative of the party shall be deemed an appearance by the attorney or representative. Nonetheless, upon making such an appearance, the attorney or representative must file a notice of appearance in conformity with subdivision (c) of this section.
(c)A person may not file a notice of appearance on behalf of a party unless they have been authorized by that party to represent the party at the Commission. Filing a notice of appearance constitutes a representation that the person appearing has been so authorized. Filing a notice of appearance pursuant to 60 RCNY § 2-11(a) constitutes a representation that the person appearing has read and is familiar with the rules of this subchapter. (Added City Record 11/3/2022, eff. 12/3/2022)
