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impasse resolution procedures or those set forth in this section. O. Prohibited practice charge procedures. (1) Proceedings against a party alleging a violation of Section N shall be commenced by filing a charge with the LRA within 180 days of the alleged violation and causing a copy of the charge to be served upon the accused party in accordance with Section Q. The accused party shall have ten (10) business days within which to file a written answer to the charge. The LRA may conduct a preliminary investigation of the alleged violation, and if the LRA determines that the charge has no legal or factual basis, may dismiss the charge. If the charge is not dismissed, the LRA shall promptly thereafter set a time and place for a hearing. The parties may be permitted to be represented by counsel or other designated representative, summon witnesses, and request the LRA to subpoena witnesses and the production of records on the requester's behalf as may be permitted by applicable law. Compliance with the technical rules of pleading and evidence shall not be required (2) The LRA may designate a hearing officer to conduct any prohibited practice charge hearing. The hearing officer shall have such powers as may be exercised by the LRA for conducting the hearing and shall follow procedures adopted by the LRA for conducting the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer may be appealed to the LRA and the LRA may hear the case de novo or upon the record as submitted before the hearing officer. (3) The LRA shall provide for an official written transcript to report the proceedings, the costs of which shall be borne equally by the parties. (4) The LRA shall submit their findings of fact and conclusions to the parties within F. -MA