SECTION 175:1-5-7. Disciplinary hearing  


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  • (a)   Notice in writing of disciplinary hearing date, including statement of allegations, shall be mailed to the person charged at least five (5) days before public hearing. Notice shall contain the following information:
    (1)   Date, time and place of hearing;
    (2)   Description of alleged violations ;
    (3)   Statement of legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
    (4)   Reference to the particular section of the statutes or rules allegedly violated.
    (b)   The notice of hearing shall be sent to the last known address of the party involved by certified or registered mail with return receipt requested or delivered by personal service.
    (c)   The Board shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths or to subpoena documentary evidence in any case before it as provided for in the Administrative Procedures Act.
    (d)   All final orders of the Board shall be public records.
    (e)   All respondents shall be notified of the right to appear in person and to be represented by counsel. All respondents shall have the right to call and examine witnesses. Any person notified to appear will have the opportunity to appear and if no appearance is made, the proceedings may be held in his absence.
    (f)   All hearings shall be open to the public in accordance with the State's Open Meeting Act [12 O.S. Section 301-314].
[Source: Amended at 21 Ok Reg 999, eff 7-1-04]