Section 1110.150  Prehearing Conference

a)         After a case is instituted, upon the written motion of either party, or on its own motion, the Committee or the hearing officer may direct the parties to attend a prehearing conference.

b)         Unless waived by the parties, the conference will be conducted as a matter of record.  Participation by any Committee member or a hearing officer will not affect his right to participate in a subsequent hearing on the matter.

c)         The purposes of the conference include:

1)         Simplification of issues;

2)         Limitation of issues;

3)         Negotiating admissions or stipulations;

4)         Limitation of witnesses or evidence;

5)         Exchange of exhibits; or

6)         Discussion of any other matter which may aid in efficient disposition of the case.