LAC 46:LXX.12702. Order of Procedure

A. The Commission, Hearing Panel or Hearing Master shall direct all parties to enter their appearances on the record. In all proceedings, the petitioner or applicant shall open. Where several proceedings are heard on a consolidated record, the Commission, Hearing Panel or Hearing Master shall designate who shall open and close and at what stage intervenors shall be permitted to offer evidence. After all parties have completed the presentation of their evidence and before the issuance of an Order or final recommendation, the Presiding Commissioner or Hearing Master may call upon any party for further material or relevant evidence upon any issue, which, in the discretion of the Presiding Commissioner or Hearing Master, may be presented at further public hearing after notice to all parties of record and with the opportunity for all parties to respond.