§ 1357 - Time and notice of hearing
§ 1357. Time and notice of hearing
The time of hearing shall be fixed by the secretary as soon as convenient, but not earlier than 30 days after service of the charge upon the person complained against. The secretary shall issue a notice of hearing of the charges, which notice shall specify the time and place of hearing and shall notify the person complained against that he may file with the secretary a written response within 20 days of the date of service. Such notice shall also notify the person complained against that a stenographic record of the proceeding will be kept, that he will have the opportunity to appear personally and to have counsel present, with the right to produce witnesses and evidence in his own behalf, to cross-examine witnesses testifying against him and to examine such documentary evidence as may be produced against him. (Amended 1975, No. 249 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)