(a) At least seven days before the hearing, the commission shall provide to the respondent any additional evidence supporting the allegations that was not previously described in the notice sent pursuant to Executive Law section 13(a) in sufficient detail to enable the respondent to respond at the hearing.

(b) At least seven days before the hearing, the respondent shall provide the commission and hearing officer a list of possible witnesses and notice of any defenses to be presented, and supporting evidence, in sufficient detail to permit the commission to prepare for the hearing.

(c) Any other papers, statements, proofs, and evidence shall be provided to the other party and the hearing officer, in the hearing officer’s discretion and at a time to be designated by the hearing officer. The hearing officer, executive director or the commission may grant an extension of time for filing such matters only upon formal request.

(d) Except by consent of the parties, every hearing conducted pursuant to these rules shall be concluded within 180 days of the date of the hearing specified in the notice of substantial basis investigation and hearing. An adjournment or continuance granted at the request of the respondent or by mutual consent of the parties will extend the period of time for conclusion by the length of time the adjournment or continuance is granted.

(e) The commission, the executive director, or the hearing officer may, at any time before the time limits delineated above expire, extend such time period by making a determination that the time provided is insufficient to complete the hearing and shall state sufficient reasons therefor. This extension shall not continue for a period longer than 90 days after the expiration of the original 180 day period during which the hearing should have been concluded.

(f) Failure by the hearing officer, the executive director or the commission to adhere to time limits established by this section shall be reviewable under article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules in a proceeding in the nature of mandamus.