| (a) A Commissioner or employee of the Agency assigned
to render a decision or to make findings of fact and conclusions of
law in a cease and desist proceeding shall not directly or indirectly
communicate in connection with an issue of fact or law with the Commission,
a person, a party, or a representative of those entities, except on
notice and opportunity for each party to participate.
(b) A Commissioner or employee of the Agency assigned
to render a decision or to make findings of fact and conclusions of
law in a cease and desist hearing may communicate ex parte with an
Agency employee who has not participated in a hearing in the case
for the purpose of using the special skills or knowledge of the Agency
and its staff in evaluating the evidence.
(c) This section shall be construed liberally to promote
the effectiveness and efficiency of issuance of cease and desist orders.
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