Initial Action

PURPOSE: This rule describes the initial action to be taken upon the filing of a petition. (1) Upon the filing of any petition, the chair shall confer with and may hold informal conferences with the known interested parties in an attempt to ascertain the facts. Whenever the chair shall determine that the parties are unable to agree upon any fact or matter, and the chair is unable to settle the controversy without hearing, the board shall conduct a hearing to resolve such matters. Via email or written document, the chair shall notify the parties of the time and place of such a hearing at least ten (10) business days prior to the hearing, unless both parties mutually express to the chair a desire to hold the hearing on an earlier date. AUTHORITY: section 295.070, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Dec. 31, 1975, effective Jan. 10, 1976. Amended: Filed May 3, 1999, effective Nov. 30, 1999. Amended: Filed March 1, 2022, effective Oct. 30, 2022. Amended: Filed Jan. 12, 2023, effective July 30, 2023. *Original authority: 295.070, RSMo 1947.