Authorized Representative

(1) An appellant has the right to be represented at his or her own expense by any person who is authorized in writing to do so or who accompanies the appellant to the hearing. The appellant shall submit a signed authorization, prior to or at the hearing, containing the name, address, and telephone number of the representative. A representative may exercise on a party's behalf the rights and powers vested in that party by 121 CMR 1.000. (2) Where an interpreter also acts as the appellant's authorized representative, the appellant shall sign a statement acknowledging such roles and waiving any objection to having the representative/interpreter serve in both capacities.