Section 560IAC2-3-20. Filing of pre- and post-hearing briefs; filing of proposed findings; oral argument before the hearing examiner

   (a) Pre-hearing brief. In each proceeding, the hearing examiner may require the parties to file pre-hearing briefs at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. Each party shall serve all other parties with a copy of the pre-hearing brief at the hearing.

  (b) Oral arguments. At the close of the evidence, any party shall, upon request, be afforded a reasonable period in which to give a closing oral argument. All such arguments shall be included in the record of the hearing.

  (c) Post-hearing papers. Following the hearing, any party may file a brief and proposed findings with the hearing examiner. Such post-hearing papers must be filed within such time as the hearing examiner may allow.

  (d) Extension of time. Requests for extension of time in which to file pre- and post-hearing papers shall be made to the hearing examiner. (Indiana Education Employment Relations Board; 560 IAC 2-3-20; filed Oct 6, 1988, 11:15 a.m.: 12 IR 313; readopted filed Sep 12, 2001, 10:55 a.m.: 25 IR 529; readopted filed Nov 30, 2007, 11:19 a.m.: 20071226-IR-560070368RFA; readopted filed Sep 10, 2013, 10:25 a.m.: 20131009-IR-560130214RFA)