§ 42-35-13 - Ex parte consultations. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-35-13

   § 42-35-13  Ex parte consultations. –Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters authorized by law,members or employees of an agency assigned to render an order or to makefindings of fact and conclusions of law in a contested case shall not, directlyor indirectly, in connection with any issue of fact, communicate with anyperson or party, nor, in connection with any issue of law, with any party orhis or her representative, except upon notice and opportunity for all partiesto participate; but any agency member:

   (1) May communicate with other members of the agency, and

   (2) May have the aid and advice of one or more personalassistants.