OAR 438-085-0550: Ex Parte Communications

(1) Except for communications made in the context of a mediation or other settlement proceeding, there shall be no ex parte communication, concerning the merits of any pending case, with the assigned Administrative Law Judge. (2) In the event a prohibited ex parte communication occurs, the assigned Administrative Law Judge shall place on the record a statement of the substance of the prohibited communication and shall notify the parties of the communication and of their right to rebut such communication.