1. (a) Parties or their counsel shall attend at least one pre-hearing conference.

2. (b) Matters to be considered at the pre-hearing conference shall include, as appropriate:

   1. (1) Offers of settlement;
   2. (2) Simplification of the issues;
   3. (3) Stipulations or admissions as to issues of fact or proof;
   4. (4) Limitations on the number of witnesses;
   5. (5) Marking of all written exhibits to be presented during the hearing;
   6. (6) Scheduling; and
   7. (7) Any other matters which might increase the efficiency of the proceedings.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hum 300) #8815-A, eff 2-3-07