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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 455. Merit Protection Commission |
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Chapter 10. Merit System of Personnel Administration Rules |
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Subchapter 21. Presiding Officials, Representatives, Witnesses and Parties |
SECTION 455:10-21-3. Representatives
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- A person who voluntarily selects a representative is bound by the acts and omissions of the representative; therefore, careful consideration should be given to the selection of a representative. Unless otherwise required by statute or the rules in this chapter, a representative need not be an attorney.(1) A representative shall have knowledge of the appeal and shall be willing and available to serve. A representative shall have the authority to negotiate and approve settlement.(2) A representative shall be identified in the petition for appeal or through an entry of appearance or other written means.(3) A representative shall be subject to any Code of Conduct for Representatives adopted by the Commission.(4) The Commissioners, Executive Director or presiding official may disqualify or release a representative for conflict of interest or any other good cause. A request shall be submitted as soon as the person making the request becomes aware of a reason that justifies the request.