EL 20.05(3)
(3) Personal appearances, limited to 10 minutes per party plus additional time to respond to questions from commission members and staff, are permitted at each meeting of the commission. A complainant shall make the first presentation and the respondent shall make the second presentation. No rebuttal or extension of time will be allowed unless specifically provided by the commission.
EL 20.05(4)
(4) Parties may provide a written argument or brief in support of their positions. Such arguments or briefs are limited to 5 pages, single spaced on one side of a sheet of paper. Parties submitting written material to the commission must submit 12 copies to the administrator no later than 3 business days before the commission meeting at which the matter will be considered.
EL 20.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94; correction in (1) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register April 2008 No. 628;
corrections in (1) to (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., and correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726. EL 20.06(1)
(1) Before issuing a final decision or order on the merits of a complaint filed with the commission under this chapter, the commission or its administrator shall conduct an evidentiary hearing, under
ch. 227, Stats., if either of the following occurs:
EL 20.06(1)(a)
(a) In the commission's judgement, a hearing is necessary in the interest of justice and a material question of fact exists.
EL 20.06(2)
(2) Before issuing a final decision or order on the merits of a complaint filed with the commission under this chapter, the commission or its administrator may conduct an evidentiary hearing, under
ch. 227, Stats., when:
EL 20.06(2)(a)
(a) The commission concludes that facts exist which have not been presented and which may tend to resolve the dispute.
EL 20.06(2)(b)
(b) The commission, in its discretion, determines that an evidentiary hearing is appropriate.
EL 20.06(3)
(3) Except in the case of an emergency, the commission shall provide the parties with at least 10 days written notice of a hearing stating the date, the time, and the place of the hearing, the nature of the case, and a general statement of the issues to be heard. The parties may, with the consent of the commission, waive the right to notice. Continuances or postponements may be granted by the administrator only in the case of exceptional circumstances entirely beyond the control of the party requesting the continuance or postponement and only upon notice to the administrator given at least 3 days before the hearing.
EL 20.06(4)
(4) The commission, or the administrator, or a hearing examiner proceeding under
ch. 227, Stats., may preside over the hearing. The commission may, by duly adopted motion of the commission or by an order issued before taking any testimony, direct that the administrator's or the hearing examiner's decision be final as to the merits of the matter. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the administrator or hearing examiner shall have the powers specified in s.
227.46 (1), Stats.
EL 20.06(5)
(5) Based upon the law applicable to the type of proceeding the commission is required to conduct, the parties appearing at the hearing shall be afforded reasonable opportunity to be represented by counsel, to call witnesses, to present evidence, and to confront and cross examine adverse witnesses. The statutory and common law rules of evidence shall not be binding as to issues of admissibility. The administrator or hearing examiner may admit all testimony having reasonable probative value, but shall exclude irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious testimony. No material finding of fact shall be made unless supported by competent evidence in the record.
EL 20.06(6)
(6) All testimony at the hearing shall be given under oath and shall be recorded by a stenographer or a recording machine, but need not be transcribed unless a party requests a transcript and pays any costs required to prepare a transcript.
EL 20.06(7)
(7) All decisions following a hearing shall be in writing and shall set forth, in relevant detail, the findings of fact and conclusions of law. A decision shall be served on the parties by mailing a copy to each party's last known post office address.
EL 20.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94;
correction in (1) (intro.), (2) to (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726. EL 20.07
EL 20.07 Withdrawal and settlement. EL 20.07(1)
(1) At any time before the issuance of a final decision, a complainant may file with the commission a written request to withdraw his or her complaint, specifying the reasons for the request. Upon receiving such a request, the commission may, but is not required to, issue an order dismissing the matter with or without prejudice. If the commission decides not to dismiss the case, the commission may take any appropriate action, within its authority, that the commission determines will serve the public interest.
EL 20.07(2)
(2) The parties to proceedings under this chapter may not settle disputed matters by compromise and conciliation without the consent of the commission, except where the settlement is authorized by law. Upon receiving written notice that settlement has been proposed, the commission may, at its next regularly scheduled meeting, consider the proposal as the commission deems appropriate.
EL 20.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94;
corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726. EL 20.08
EL 20.08 Diligent action; dismissals. EL 20.08(1)
(1) The commission shall proceed promptly and diligently to decide cases under this chapter.
EL 20.08(2)
(2) If a party fails to appear at a hearing, the commission, the administrator, or the hearing examiner may proceed with the hearing, provided that due notice of the hearing was mailed to the party's last known post office address.
EL 20.08(3)
(3) A party may request the commission to reconsider its decision if a request for reconsideration is received by the commission within 30 days after the party receives written notice of the commission's decision by filing a written request with supporting information showing that an obvious mistake of fact or law which materially affects the outcome of the decision has occurred; or showing newly discovered evidence that was not obtainable with due diligence during the course of the hearing.
EL 20.08(4)
(4) A party may request that commission consideration of a matter be postponed. The request shall be in writing and shall be served on the administrator and all other parties at least 3 business days before the date scheduled for commission consideration of the matter.
EL 20.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94;
corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726. EL 20.09
EL 20.09 Temporary orders. The commission may issue a protective order or grant such protective relief as the commission determines is necessary to preserve the rights of any party to a matter subject to this chapter before issuing a final decision or order.
EL 20.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94;
correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726. EL 20.10
EL 20.10 Service. The administrator may accept service of any pleading on behalf of the commission including civil actions commenced against the commission.
EL 20.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94;
correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726.
