(a) Any party shall have the
right to appear at such hearing in person, by counsel, or by other
representative, to call, examine, and cross-examine witnesses as may
be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts, and to introduce
into the record documentary or other relevant evidence, except that
the participation of any party shall be limited to the extent permitted
by the hearing officer. Five copies of such documentary evidence shall
be submitted unless the hearing officer permits a reduced number for
good cause shown.
(b) Any party shall be entitled,
upon request, to a reasonable period at the close of the hearing for
oral argument, which shall be included in the stenographic report
of the hearing.
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(c) Any party
shall be entitled to file a brief to the hearing officer within 10
days after the close of the hearing, but no reply brief may be filed
except upon special permission of the hearing officer. A party filing
a brief must file the original and one copy with the hearing officer
along with proof of service of a copy of such brief to all parties.
Requests for extension of time to file briefs must be made to the
hearing officer who must receive the request at least three days prior
to the expiration of time fixed for filing of briefs and notice of
the request shall be served simultaneously on all other parties, and
proof of service shall be furnished. If a request for extension of
time is based on the need for a copy of the transcript prior to filing
a brief, such request must be made to the hearing officer before the
hearing is closed and must be ruled on prior to the close of the hearing.
