- (a) The parties to the hearing shall be the defendant and the authority.
- (b) Except where the authority head designates another representative, the NEH General Counsel (or designee) shall represent the authority.
(c) Each party has the right to:
- (1) Be represented by a representative;
- (2) Request a pre-hearing conference and participate in any conference held by the ALJ;
- (3) Conduct discovery;
- (4) Agree to stipulations of fact or law which will be made a part of the record;
- (5) Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;
- (6) Present and cross-examine witnesses;
- (7) Present arguments at the hearing as permitted by the ALJ; and
- (8) Submit written briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the hearing, as permitted by the ALJ.