Rights of parties.

§ 958.8 Rights of parties. Subject to the sound discretion of the Presiding Officer, acting under § 958.9, parties to a hearing under this part shall have the right: (a) To be accompanied, represented, and advised, by an attorney or representative of his or her own choosing; (b) To participate in any conferences held by the Presiding Officer; (c) To agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record; (d) To make opening and closing statements at the oral hearing; (e) To present oral and documentary evidence relevant to the issues; (f) To submit rebuttal evidence; (g) To conduct such cross-examination as may be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts; and (h) To submit written briefs, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law.