Notification of Hearing

(1) The hearing officer shall notify the appellant and the appellant's representative, if any, of the time, date, and place of the hearing. The notice shall be mailed to all parties at least ten days prior to the hearing to permit adequate preparation of the case. However, the appellant or his or her representative may request less advance notice to expedite the scheduling of the hearing. (2) The notice shall contain the following: (a) Date, Time and Place of Hearing; (b) Contact Person. The name, address, and phone number of the person to notify if the appellant cannot attend the scheduled hearing and the procedure for requesting a postponement; (c) Fair Hearing Procedures. An explanation of ORI's hearing procedures and any other information which will provide the appellant with an understanding of the proceedings and contribute to the effective presentation of the appellant's case, including the right to counsel or authorized representation at the appellant's expense; (d) The Right to Examine the Case File. A statement that the appellant or representative may examine the case file prior to the hearing; (e) Dismissal of Appeal for Failure to Appear. A statement to the appellant indicating that ORI will dismiss the hearing request if the appellant or his or her representative fails to appear for the hearing without good cause. (f) Right to an Interpreter. A statement that the appellant may bring an interpreter of his or her own choosing to the hearing at her or his cost or have one provided at no cost.