CONSOLIDATION AND JOINDER

1.7.12.11 CONSOLIDATION AND JOINDER: A. The hearing officer may consolidate cases in which two or more appellants have cases containing identical or similar issues. B. The hearing officer may join the appeals of an appellant who has two or more appeals pending. C. The hearing officer may consolidate or join cases if it would expedite final resolution of the cases and would not adversely affect the interests of the parties. [1.7.12.11 NMAC - Rp, 1 NMAC 7.12.11, 07/07/01; 1.7.12.11 NMAC - Rn, 1.7.12.10 NMAC, 7-15-05]