Upon the filing of an accusation the Board shall serve a copy thereof on the respondent.
(a) Method of Service. The accusation may be served on the respondent by the following means:
1. Personally, or
2. By Certified mail. (Amended by Ord. No. 116,065, Eff. 7/2/60.)
(b) Proof of Service, Time of Taking Effect. Service may be proved in the manner authorized in civil actions. Service by certified mail shall be elective on the date of mailing if a certified letter containing the accusation is mailed, postage prepaid, and addressed to the respondent at the latest address on file with the Board. (Amended by Ord. No. 116,065, Eff. 7/2/60.)
(c) Appearance – Objections to Service Waived. Where a respondent files a notice of defense or otherwise appears in a proceeding, all objections to the validity of service shall be deemed waived.
(d) Form of Accusation. The copy of the accusation shall include or be accompanied by a statement that respondent may request a hearing by filing a notice of defense as provided in Sec. 102.05 within 10 days after service upon the respondent of the accusation, and that failure to do so will constitute a waiver of the respondent’s right to a hearing. The Board shall include with the accusation a post card or other form entitled, “Notice of Defense,” which when signed by or on behalf of the respondent and returned to the Board, will acknowledge service of the accusation and constitute a notice of defense under Sec. 102.05.