20:10:32:31.  Arbitration conducted as a contested case -- Prehearing conference. A petition for arbitration shall be conducted as a contested case. Within 30 days of receiving a petition for arbitration, the commission may hold a prehearing conference.

          Source: 25 SDR 89, effective December 27, 1998.

          General Authority: SDCL 49-31-76.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-3, 49-31-76, 49-31-81.

          20:10:32:31.01.  Participation by non-parties. An interested person who is not a party to the proceeding may attend the hearing as an observer, file written comments, and request the opportunity for oral argument to the commission.

          Source: 34 SDR 67, effective September 11, 2007.

          General Authority: SDCL 49-31-76.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-3, 49-31-76, 49-31-81.