(a) Proceedings before the Board shall be in accordance with such rules, not inconsistent with this title, as the Board shall prescribe. The rules shall include requirements that:
(1) the person be given such notice as is reasonable under all the circumstances of the nature of the charges, against him and the time and place of the proceedings;
(2) the person have the privilege of being represented by such counsel as he shall choose;
(3) the person have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against him, present evidence on his own behalf and cross-examine witnesses; and
(4) no decision of deportability be valid unless it is based upon reasonable, substantial and appropriate evidence.
(b) The Board need not adhere to strict rules of evidence.
History: 1984, PL 18-52 § 2.