In all Office proceedings: An individual may represent himself or herself; and A person may be represented by an attorney authorized to practice law in Maryland. When authorized pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, or otherwise by law, a person may appear through or be represented by an individual who is not an attorney. Power of Attorney. An employee of a business entity who is representing that business entity in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall provide the Office with a power of attorney. The Office shall accept any properly executed power of attorney meeting the requirements of State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Office may provide a form for a power of attorney. A power of attorney required by this regulation may be: Kept on file with the Office; Provided to the ALJ: At the outset of a hearing in which the power of attorney is required; or In the discretion of the ALJ, before the close of the record. A party’s representative shall enter or withdraw the representative’s appearance with the Office. A party's representative of record shall be served with all notices, pleadings, and other correspondence.