CFR > Title 5 - Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XIV—FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY, GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY AND FEDERAL SERVICE IMPASSES PANEL > SUBCHAPTER C—FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY (parts 2420 to 2430) > PART 2422—REPRESENTATION PROCEEDINGS > 2422.20—Rights of parties at a hearing.

2422.20—Rights of parties at a hearing.

(a) Rights. A party at a hearing will have the right:
(1) To appear in person or by a representative;
(2) To examine and cross-examine witnesses; and
(3) To introduce into the record relevant evidence.
(b) Documentary evidence and stipulations. Parties must submit two (2) copies of documentary evidence to the Hearing Officer and copies to all other parties. Stipulations of fact between/among the parties may be introduced into evidence.
(c) Oral argument. Parties will be entitled to a reasonable period prior to the close of the hearing for oral argument. Presentation of a closing oral argument does not preclude a party from filing a brief under paragraph (d) of this section.
(d) Briefs. A party will be afforded an opportunity to file a brief with the Regional Director.
(1) An original and two (2) copies of a brief must be filed with the Regional Director within thirty (30) days from the close of the hearing.
(2) A written request for an extension of time to file a brief must be filed with and received by the Regional Director no later than five (5) days before the date the brief is due.
(3) No reply brief may be filed without permission of the Regional Director.