Subject to the sound discretion of the Presiding Officer, acting under § 958.9, parties to a hearing under this part shall have the right:

1. (a) To be accompanied, represented, and advised, by an attorney or representative of his or her own choosing;
2. (b) To participate in any conferences held by the Presiding Officer;
3. (c) To agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;
4. (d) To make opening and closing statements at the oral hearing;
5. (e) To present oral and documentary evidence relevant to the issues;
6. (f) To submit rebuttal evidence;
7. (g) To conduct such cross-examination as may be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts; and
8. (h) To submit written briefs, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law.