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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 22.03.04.11" title_num="22" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="04" heading="Final Decision of the Executive Director.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This regulation applies only if a judge issues a proposed default order against a defaulting party in a case.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>On receipt of a written motion from a defaulting party requesting the Board of Trustees to vacate a proposed default order, the Executive Director of the Retirement Agency shall consider the grounds stated for the request in the motion. The Executive Director may contact the party to obtain additional information about the reasons for the default.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the Executive Director finds that there is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Good cause to excuse the default, the Executive Director may vacate the proposed default order, and return the case to the Office for further appropriate proceedings; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Not good cause to excuse the default, the Executive Director shall deny the motion and issue a final default order terminating further proceedings.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>At the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees following the Executive Director's consideration of a written motion requesting that a proposed default order be vacated or modified, the Executive Director shall advise the Board of Trustees as to the action taken.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>