Oral argument or briefs; requests for findings of fact or conclusions at the close of hearings

of hearings (a) In all hearings under sections 31‐106 and 31‐107 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the board may in its discretion permit the parties to argue orally before it at the close of the hearings or to file briefs, requests for findings of fact or conclusions with it. The time for oral argument, filing briefs or requests for findings of fact or conclusions shall be fixed by the board. Any request for oral argument before the board shall be submitted at the close of the hearing. The granting or denial of permission to argue orally before the board shall be within the discretion of the board. Arguments shall be included in the stenographic report unless the board directs otherwise. (b) Briefs are to be submitted in accordance with the following procedure: (1) An original and four (4) copies shall be filed with the board on or before the due date of the brief; (2) all briefs shall contain a certification that a copy of the brief was supplied to other counsel or parties of record at the time the brief is filed with the board; and (3) requests for postponement of briefs shall be directed to the office of the general counsel and shall be in writing, stating the reasons for the request and setting forth the respective positions of all parties of record with regards to the request.