613. INTERVENTION

613 REPRESENTATION 613.1 In any proceeding before the Office, the employee may appear on his or her own behalf, through an attorney, through a union representative or through any other competent individual. 613.2 The agency may appear before the Office only through counsel or an individual acting in a representative capacity. If the agency fails to designate a representative, the Office shall regard the agency director as the representative. 613.3 Except where the agency director is the agency representative, no person may participate in a representative capacity before the Office until: (a) The party submits a signed written statement authorizing such representation; and (b) The representative submits a signed written statement which contains his or her name, address and telephone number, and which certifies that he or she is available and willing to represent the party's interest. SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 9297 (November 19, 1999).