OAR 350-070-0170: Intervention

(1) Any person may intervene in an appeal proceeding before the Commission. Status as an intervenor shall be recognized upon filing a Notice of Intervention. (2) Notice of Intervention: In the interests of promoting timely resolution of appeals, a Notice of Intervention shall be filed at the Commission office within 14 days after the Notice of Appeal is filed pursuant to 350-070-0050. The Notice of Intervention (exhibit 2) shall: (a) State whether the person supports or opposes the appellant, or whether the person neither supports nor opposes the appellant; (b) Include a brief statement of the reasons for filing the motion for intervention, including citations to the decision and land use ordinance, if different than the reasons set forth in the Notice of Appeal. (c) Include a brief “Intervenor’s ADR Statement” stating whether the intervenor is willing to attempt to participate in resolving the case through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation. This statement shall not be used to argue merits of the appeal. (d) Be served on the appellant and all other persons who have filed a Notice of Intervention. (e) If applicable, a statement opting out of email service (note that a person must affirmatively opt out of email service). (3) A person who files a Notice of Intervention shall be entitled to receive a copy of all matters that are filed with the Commission. (4) Intervenor’s Brief: (a) An intervenor who supports the Appellant may file a brief, due at the same time as the appellant’s brief, that satisfies the requirements in 350-070-0090, except that the Brief shall be entitled, “Intervenor [NAME]’s Brief in Support of Appellant.” (b) An intervenor who opposes the Appellant may file a brief, due at the same time as the appellant’s brief, that satisfies the requirements in 350-070-0090, except that the Brief shall be entitled, “Intervenor [NAME]’s Brief Opposing Appellant”, and shall have a red cover. [ED NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.]