The following shall govern the introduction and admissibility of evidence at hearings:

1. (a) Hearings shall not be bound by the rules of evidence;
2. (b) All relevant and material evidence shall be admissible;

3. (c) Evidence shall include but not be limited to:

   1. (1) Depositions;
   2. (2) Affidavits;
   3. (3) Official documents; and
   4. (4) Testimony of witnesses;
4. (d) The presiding officer shall exclude any irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly cumulative or repetitious evidence; and
5. (e) Applicable statutory and constitutional provisions and immunities requiring exclusion of evidence shall be recognized provided however, that nothing contained herein shall prohibit a party from waiving his or her privilege or immunity.

Source. #13459-A, eff 10-14-22