Representation

112 CMR 1.12 supplements 801 CMR 1 02(3). A party who requests an Adjudicatory proceeding shall be notified by the Commission that he or she has the right to be accompanied and represented by an authorized representative, including a legal counsel, lay advocate, relative or other spokesperson. If fees are charged by legal counsel, the party is responsible forpayment. Any individual who requests an Adjudicatory appeal shall be notified about the function of the Client Assistance Program of the Massachusetts Office on Disability and its address and telephone number.