§ 622.79 Petition for informal hearing.

(a) Filing. To obtain a hearing, the subject individual must file an original and three copies of a petition with the Board within 30 days of being served with the notice or order. (b) Content. The petition shall: (1) State whether the petitioner is requesting termination or modification of the notice or order; (2) State with particularity how the petitioner intends to show that his or her continued service to or participation in the conduct of the affairs of the institution would not, or is not likely to, pose a threat to the interests of the institution's shareholders or the investors in Farm Credit System obligations or threaten to impair public confidence in the institution or the Farm Credit System; (3) Include a request to present oral testimony or witnesses at the hearing, if the petitioner desires to do so. The request should specify the names of the witnesses and a summary of their expected testimony; and (4) Indicate whether the petitioner desires oral argument or elects to have the matter determined solely on the basis of written submissions.