OAR 438-085-0431: Representatives of Parties

(1) Any party may act through a representative and may appear in a hearing by a representative. (2) A representative is not required to be an attorney at law or have any other special qualification. (3) Unless a party is represented by an attorney at law, a designation of the party’s representative must be in writing, contain the name, address and telephone number of the representative and be signed by the party. If the party is a corporation, the designation must be signed by an officer; if a partnership, by one of the partners; and if a public body, labor union, or other organization, by an official with the authority to designate a representative. (4) A representative shall be considered to fully control the interests of the party in the case. (5) A representative may terminate its status as a representative by filing a written notice thereof and serving a copy on all other parties.