R 423.164 Motion to consolidate or sever.

Rule 164. The commission or administrative law judge designated by the commission may, on its own motion or on a motion by any party, order that a charge and any proceeding which may have been initiated with respect thereto, be consolidated with any other proceeding which may have been instituted thereto, or be severed from any other proceeding with which it may have been consolidated under this rule. The commission or administrative law judge designated by the commission shall grant such motion only if the consolidation or severance will promote the just, economical, and expeditious determination of the issues presented.