Conduct of hearing.

1. The petitioner or complainant shall present his or her case-in-chief to the Board first followed by the case-in-chief for respondents and others opposing the petition or complaint. 2. Opposing parties will have the opportunity to cross-examine, redirect and recross-examine witnesses. 3. The petitioner or complainant will have the opportunity to conduct closing arguments first followed by respondents or other opposing parties. 4. Members of the Board may: (a) Conduct cross-examinations of witnesses. (b) Question any party on any issue of law and fact presented at anytime during the presentation of the matter in controversy.