R655-6-4. Construction

A. These rules shall be construed in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, and these rules supersede any conflicting provision of procedural rules promulgated by the Division.

B. These rules shall be liberally construed to secure a just, speedy and economical determination of all issues presented to the Division.

C. Computation of Time.

The time within which any act shall be done, as herein provided, shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or State holiday, and then it is excluded and the period runs until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday, or State holiday.

D. Any pleading or other document required to be filed with the Division shall be considered to be filed on the date the signed original is actually deposited with the Division and not on the date of postmark.