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c. In the event that the client or agent does not appear at a scheduled hearing without requesting a postponement, or that a postponement request is made but properly denied and the agent or the client does not appear, no further hearings will be scheduled at the request of the client or agent, unless the client or agent can demonstrate to the satisfaction of a representative of the division that the failure to appear was due to circumstances beyond the control of the client or agent.

L.2010, c.82, s.5.

43:21-6.5. Representation provided by authorized agent

6. a. An authorized agent shall provide competent representation to each party that is a client of the agent. The authorized agent shall explain the proceedings and prepare the case with the client and any witnesses before any division hearing is called, shall be acquainted with the facts and legal issues involved, and shall arrange for producing witnesses and documentary evidence at the hearing.

b. An authorized agent shall make a reasonable effort to have testimony given by first- hand witnesses in the case.

c. An authorized agent seeking to inspect or review a case file may do so prior to the date of the hearing. If it is necessary for the authorized agent to review the file on the day of the hearing, the authorized agent shall make arrangements with the division in advance of the scheduled hearing time.

d. An authorized agent shall not delay the hearing or disturb the progress of other cases or the functioning of the division in an effort to view a case file or consult with its client or witnesses.

L.2010, c.82, s.6.

43 :21-6.6. Production of evidence, witnesses at hearing

7. An authorized agent shall be prepared to produce all necessary evidence and witnesses at the time the hearing is scheduled to commence and provide, prior to the date of the hearing, to all parties copies of any documentary evidence to be admitted into the record. An authorized agent shall not:

a. Engage in, or counsel or assist any party that is a client to engage in, conduct which the authorized agent knows or should know to be criminal, in violation of the provisions of sections 3 through 9 of this act or other provisions of this chapter (R.S.43:21-1 et seq.), or is prejudicial to, or unnecessarily delays, the efficient administration of this chapter (R.S.43:21-1 et seq.), including any failure to be, without good cause, available and properly prepared to participate in appeals, hearings and other procedures at the scheduled times;