Section 8.97.400. Telephonic participation.

	(a)  The labor relations agency will, in its discretion, allow the hearing officer and one or more parties, witnesses, representatives, or agency members to participate telephonically in a hearing in the absence of substantial prejudice to opposing parties. Regardless whether telephonic participation is used, a party or representative may be physically present at the same site as the witness.  
	(b)  A request to participate by telephone must be filed with the agency no later than the date the witness list for the hearing is due. A copy of the request must be served in accordance with 8 AAC 97.015. The party making the request shall contact the labor relations agency to arrange the telephone call.  
	(c)  Upon convening a telephonic hearing, the hearing officer shall  
		(1) recite the date, time, case name, case number, names and locations of parties and representatives, and the type of hearing to be held;  
		(2) make sure that statements made by participants are audible to all participants;  
		(3) instruct the participants on how the hearing will be conducted, including the requirement that, in order to preserve the record, speakers must identify themselves each time they speak.  

Authorities

23.05.380;23.40.170;42.40.820

Notes

Authority

AS 23.05.380 AS 23.40.170 AS 42.40.820

History

Eff. 7/22/93 Register 127