R 423.173 Oral argument at hearing and briefs.

Rule 173. A party is entitled upon request to a reasonable period at the close of the hearing for oral argument, which shall be made part of the record. A party is entitled, upon request made before the close of the hearing, to file a brief with the administrative law judge, who may fix a reasonable time for the filing. The commission or administrative law judge may direct the filing of briefs when the filing is, in the opinion of the commission or administrative law judge, warranted by the nature of the proceedings or the particular issues involved. An original and 2 copies shall be submitted for any brief filed in a representation proceeding under part 4 of these rules, unless additional copies are requested.