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What is NYC RCNY § 2-20?

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(a) Participants notified to attend a pre-hearing conference must be prompt and prepared to begin on time. No format for conducting the conference is required.

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Effective: 12/3/2022

§ 2-20 Pre-Hearing Conferences.

RCNY § 2-20

(a)Participants notified to attend a pre-hearing conference must be prompt and prepared to begin on time. No format for conducting the conference is required. The structure of the conference may be tailored to the circumstances of the appeal. In the Commission's discretion, conferences may be conducted in person, by telephone, or by videoconference.

(b)The parties must have an individual possessing authority to settle the matter either present at the conference or readily accessible.

(c)If the appeal is not settled at the conference, the parties may be required to appear for a hearing before the Commissioners.

(d)If the appeal is settled at the conference, the agency shall provide written notice to the Commission. (Added City Record 11/3/2022, eff. 12/3/2022)

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