Minnesota Administrative Rules

7315.1900 CONSOLIDATION.

Subpart 1.

Basis.

The board may consolidate cases either on its own motion or on motion of any party if it determines that:

A.

separate grievances present substantially the same issues;

B.

a decision in one case would affect the rights of a party in another case; and

C.

consolidation would not substantially prejudice any party.

Subp. 2.

Stipulation.

Notwithstanding the requirements of subpart 1, the parties may stipulate and agree to consolidation subject to board approval.

Subp. 3.

Order.

The board must serve on all parties the order of consolidation.

Subp. 4.

Severance from consolidation.

Within seven calendar days of receipt of the order of consolidation, a party may file with the board a petition for severance from consolidation which must include the reasons why the requirements of subpart 1 are not met.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 179A.05; 179A.25

History:

8 SR 293; 15 SR 2107

Published Electronically:

May 13, 1997