R 205.3610 Conference during hearings.

Rule 610. (1) At the opening of a hearing or at any other time during a hearing, the presiding officer may hold a conference upon the request of a party or upon the presiding officer's own motion. (2) A conference may be held for the purpose of clarifying or simplifying issues presented at the hearing, including the possibility of obtaining stipulations and admissions of fact and consideration of the authenticity of evidence and contents of documents so as to avoid unnecessary proof. (3) A conference may be held to expedite the presentation of evidence, the exchange of copies of proposed exhibits, and other matters as may promote a fair and expeditious hearing or aid in the disposition of the proceeding. (4) At the conclusion of a conference, the presiding officer may enter in the record a ruling or order that states the matters agreed upon by the parties and any procedural determinations made by the presiding officer.