(a) When the presiding officer receives the complaint and answer, the presiding officer shall promptly serve a notice of hearing upon the defendant in the manner prescribed by Sec. 1264.107. At the same time, the presiding officer shall send a copy of such notice to the representative of the authority.
(b) Such notice shall include--
(1) The tentative time and place, and the nature of the hearing;
(2) The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
(3) The matters of fact and law asserted;
(4) A description of the precedures for the conduct of the hearing;
(5) The name, address, and telephone number of the representative of the authority and of the defendant;
(6) An opportunity for a settlement conference or proposals of adjustment through alternative dispute resolutions, if not already explored; and
(7) Such other matters as the presiding officer deems appropriate.