Section 560IAC2-3-5. Answer

   (a) Contents of answer. In the answer the respondent shall:

(1) state the name, address, and telephone number of any attorney or representative acting on behalf of the respondent; and

(2) specifically admit, deny, or explain each of the facts alleged in the complaint. If the respondent is without knowledge in regard to certain alleged facts, the respondent shall so state. Such a statement shall operate as a denial. If no answer is timely filed or if the respondent fails to specifically deny or explain any allegation of the complaint or fails to claim he is without knowledge as to any allegation in the complaint, then any such allegation shall be deemed to have been admitted as true, unless good cause is shown to the contrary.

  (b) Filing the answer. The answer shall be filed within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of a hearing examiner or such further time as the hearing examiner may allow. (Indiana Education Employment Relations Board; 560 IAC 2-3-5; filed Oct 6, 1988, 11:15 a.m.: 12 IR 310; 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)