Section 60. Designation of representative

A. Agents. An agent must be designated in a written statement which is signed by the appellant. If the appellant is physically or mentally unable to sign a written statement, the division may allow a family member or other person acting on appellant's behalf to represent the appellant.

B. Attorneys. If the agent is an attorney or a paralegal working under the supervision of an attorney, a signed statement by such attorney or paralegal that he is authorized to represent the appellant prepared on the attorney's letterhead, shall be accepted as a designation of representation.

C. Substitution. A member of the same law firm as a designated representative shall have the same rights as the designated representative.

D. Revocation. An appellant may revoke representation by another person at any time. The revocation is effective when the department receives written notice from the appellant.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR460-04-8.7 § 1.6, eff. October 1, 1993.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.