Rights of parties.

§ 99.22 Rights of parties. All parties may: (a) Appear by counsel or other authorized representative, in all hearing proceedings; (b) Participate in any prehearing conference held by the presiding officer; (c) Agree to stipulations as to facts which will be made a part of the record; (d) Make opening statements at the hearing; (e) Present relevant evidence on the issues at the hearing; (f) Present witnesses who then must be available for cross-examination by all other parties; (g) Present oral arguments at the hearing; and (h) Submit written briefs, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law, after the hearing.