All parties may:

(a) Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative;

(b) Participate in any prehearing or post-hearing conference held by the ALJ;

(c) Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;

(d) Conduct discovery;

(e) Make opening and closing statements at the hearing;

(f) Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;

(g) Cross examine witnesses;

(h) Present oral arguments at the hearings; and

(i) Submit written briefs, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law after the hearing.