460-RICR-00-00-1. Rules of the Board of Review (version Periodic Refile, 12/14/2001 to 08/25/2008)

RULE 15 HEARING BEFORE BOARD OF REVIEW (a) In any matter which has not been heard before a Referee a full hearing shall be held before the Board of Review at which hearing each interested party may present such sworn testimony and other evidence as may be relevant to the issues pending in the matter. Each interested party shall have the right to cross examine witnesses testifying at the hearing. The Board of Review shall inquire into and develop all facts bearing on the issues and shall receive and consider evidence without regard to statutory and common law rules. (b) At all other hearings before the Board of Review, the Board may elicit and receive such evidence and argument as it deems appropriate, consistent with the notice of said hearing.