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4-2. Submission of Petition. The original petition and two (2) copies shall be submitted <br />to the Department. The petition shall contain: <br />(a) The name, address, telephone number, and signature of each petitioner; <br />(b) A statement of the nature of petitioner's interest in the subject matter, <br />including reasons for submitting the petition; <br />(c) A designation of the specific provision, rule or order in question, together with <br />a statement of the controversy or uncertainty involved; <br />(d) A complete statement of facts; <br />(e) A statement of the petitioner's position or contention; and <br />(f) A memorandum of authorities, containing a full discussion of the reasons and <br />any legal authorities in support of such position or contention. <br />4-3. Dismissal of Petition. The Director may, without notice or hearing, dismiss a <br />petition for declaratory ruling which does not conform to the requirements in Section 4.02 of <br />these rules. <br />4-4. Refusal to Issue Declaratory Order. The Director may for good cause refuse to <br />issue a declaratory order where: <br />(a) The question is speculative or purely hypothetical and does not involve existing <br />fact or facts which can reasonably be expected to exist in the near future; <br />(b) The petitioner's interest is not of the type which would give the petitioner <br />standing to maintain an action if seeking judicial relief; <br />(c) The issuance of the declaratory order may adversely affect the interests of the <br />County, the Department, or any of its officers or employees in any litigation <br />which is pending or may reasonably be expected to arise; or <br />(d) The matter is not within the Department's jurisdiction. <br />4-5. Referral to Other Agencies. Where any question of law is involved, the Director <br />may refer the matter to the corporation counsel. The Director may also obtain the assistance of <br />other departments or agencies where necessary or desirable. <br />4-6. Notification of Petitioner. The petitioner shall be promptly informed by the <br />Director of the disposition of the petition. <br />M. <br />