Assignment of Hearing Officer - Setting of Hearing

Assignment of Hearing Officer - Setting of Hearing. A. When a hearing is requested or ordered, the Secretary of State shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Request for Hearing or within fifteen (15) days of ordering a hearing, designate a Hearing Officer. B. The Hearing Officer shall issue a Notice of Hearing which shall set the date, time, and place for the hearing on a date agreed to by the parties, and which shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested, to each party. C. A Notice of Hearing may be given circulation by release to the public press.