A. General. Every party shall have the right of due notice, presentation of evidence, motion, argument, and all other rights essential to a fair hearing. The Examiner may impose reasonable limitations on the number of witnesses heard, and on the nature and length of their testimony.

B. Cross Examination. Generally speaking, in hearings before the Examiner, cross examination of persons expressing their views would not be appropriate or contribute anything of value to the fact finding process. However, where the hearing assumes distinctly adversary proportions, the proponents and opponents are represented by counsel, expert witnesses are called, and complex, technical and disputed factors are involved, cross examination may be beneficial. Within the above guidelines, the allowance and scope of cross examination is within the discretion of the Examiner. [Res. 93-32, Eff. 11/09/93. Res. 85-44. Prior code § 1.10.5].