9 CAR § 9-109 – Conduct of hearing

(a) The hearing will be conducted by a hearing officer who is an attorney assigned by the General Counsel section.
(b) No person who participated in the decision that is being appealed may serve as the hearing officer.
(c) The administrative hearing will be electronically recorded by the hearing officer or his or her designee.
(d) The party who requested the administrative hearing may have a designated representative present at the hearing.