Parties' right to representation.

46-04-01-11. Parties' right to representation. The complainant, any aggrieved person, or the respondent may be accompanied, advised, and represented throughout the investigation or any administrative proceeding by any chosen representative, including private counsel, at the party's own expense. If the party chooses to be 7 represented, the party must notify the department in writing of such representation and of the nature and scope of the representation to facilitate effective communication. History: Effective October 1, 2008. General Authority: NDCC 14-02.4-22 Law Implemented: NDCC 14-02.4-22, 14-02.4-23 8