Minnesota Administrative Rules

5510.5460 CONSOLIDATION.

Subpart 1.

Basis for consolidation.

The commissioner may consolidate cases if the commissioner determines that:

A.

separate grievances present the same issues;

B.

a decision in one case would affect the rights of a party in another case; and

C.

consolidation would not prejudice any party.

Subp. 2.

Stipulating to consolidation.

Notwithstanding subpart 1, the parties may stipulate and agree to consolidation. A stipulation under this subpart must be in writing and filed with the commissioner and is subject to commissioner approval according to subpart 1.

Subp. 3.

Order of consolidation.

The commissioner must serve on all parties any order of consolidation under subpart 1 or 2.

Subp. 4.

Severance from consolidation.

A.

Within seven calendar days of receiving an order of consolidation, a party may file with the commissioner a written petition for severance from consolidation. The petition must explain why the requirements of subpart 1 were not met.

B.

Upon receiving a petition under item A, the commissioner must approve or disapprove the petition after determining whether the requirements of subpart 1 were met.

C.

The commissioner must serve on all parties the commissioner's determination under item B.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 179.02; 179.82; 179A.04; 179A.05; 179A.16; 179A.25; 626.892

History:

8 SR 293; 15 SR 2107; 46 SR 1387

Published Electronically:

July 27, 2022