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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 14.30.08.17" title_num="14" subtitle_num="30" chapter_num="08" heading="Conduct of Hearings.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>On a genuine issue in a contested case, each party is entitled to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Call witnesses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Offer evidence, including rebuttal evidence;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Cross-examine opposing witnesses; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Make opening and closing statements.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Virtual Hearings.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board or the administrative law judge, as appropriate, may conduct all or part of the hearing by video conferencing or other electronic means.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All substantive and procedural rights apply to video or other electronic hearings, subject only to the limitations of the physical arrangement.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Quorum.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A quorum of the Board shall attend all hearings conducted by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If reasonably practicable, the attending Board members shall be the Chair, and at least one of the Members from the list submitted by exclusive representatives, and at least one of the Members from the list submitted by public employers.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If all parties consent, it is permissible for a variation from the composition of Board members described in §C(2) to attend the hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>