26.36—Parties to the hearing.
(a) General.
The parties to the hearing shall be the respondent and HUD.
(b) Rights of parties.
Except as otherwise limited by subpart B of this part, all parties may:
(1)
Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative;
(2)
Participate in any conference held by the ALJ;
(4)
Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;
(5)
Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;
(6)
Present and cross-examine witnesses;
(7)
Present oral 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.