Section 20.08. Diligent action; dismissals.

 

(1)  The commission shall proceed promptly and diligently to decide cases under this chapter.

(2)  If a party fails to appear at a hearing, the commission, the administrator, or the hearing examiner may proceed with the hearing, provided that due notice of the hearing was mailed to the party's last known post office address.

(3)  A party may request the commission to reconsider its decision if a request for reconsideration is received by the commission within 30 days after the party receives written notice of the commission's decision by filing a written request with supporting information showing that an obvious mistake of fact or law which materially affects the outcome of the decision has occurred; or showing newly discovered evidence that was not obtainable with due diligence during the course of the hearing.

(4)  A party may request that commission consideration of a matter be postponed. The request shall be in writing and shall be served on the administrator and all other parties at least 3 business days before the date scheduled for commission consideration of the matter.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1994, No. 457 , eff. 2-1-94; corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. , Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726 .