# COMAR Title 13B — Maryland Higher Education Commission

## Subtitle 04 — Rules of Procedure

### Chapter 01 — Hearings

#### Regulation .05 Notice of Hearing.

*COMAR 13B.04.01.05*

A. The Secretary or the Commission, as appropriate, shall serve written notice of the hearing on the parties.

B. The hearing notice shall contain:

  (1) The date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

  (2) The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, including citation to any statute or regulation that is pertinent;

  (3) The nature and subject matter of the hearing;

  (4) A statement of the right to present witnesses and documents;

  (5) A statement that a copy of the hearing procedures is available upon request;

  (6) A statement of any right or restrictions pertaining to representation;

  (7) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of each party to whom the notice is sent;

  (8) The name, title, address, and telephone number of any attorney or Commission employee who has been designated to represent the agency at the hearing;

  (9) A statement that failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in an adverse action against that party; and

  (10) A statement that parties may agree to the evidence and may waive their right to appear at the hearing.