Subject to the authority and control of the Chairperson, such rights otherwise provided in Sections 31-237g-1 to 31-237g-60, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, and the limited purposes for which the hearing may be scheduled, parties to a hearing before the Board shall have the right to:

1. (a) present a brief opening statement as to such party’s position concerning such appeal;
2. (b) testify on any matter relevant and material to the issues involved;
3. (c) introduce evidence and exhibits relevant and material to the issues involved. Proposed documentary evidence must be submitted in time to ensure receipt of the documents at least twenty-four hours prior to the time of the scheduled hearing or such evidence may be excluded pursuant to Section 31-237g-60(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
4. (d) call and examine any party or witness on any matter relevant and material to the issues involved;
5. (e) cross-examine any opposing party or witness on any matter relevant and material to the issues involved even if such matter was not covered in direct examination of such party or witness;
6. (f) impeach any party;
7. (g) impeach any witness regardless of which party first called such witness to testify;
8. (h) object to questions, the introduction of evidence, or the conduct of the hearing, provided the reason for any such objection is specified at the time of the objection;
9. (i) rebut the evidence and testimony against such party;
10. (j) present oral argument on the issues involved; and
11. (k) briefly summarize such party’s position concerning the appeal at the conclusion of testimony. For purposes of this section, the term Chairperson shall include any person to whom the Chairperson has delegated the authority to conduct the hearing.

(Effective June 23, 1986; Amended October 27, 1997; Amended June 3, 2021)