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d. An explicit statement in plain language of the issues involved and the facts alleged by the agency in support thereof, provided, that if the agency is unable to state such issues and facts in detail at the time the notice is served, .the initial notice may be limited to a statement of the issues involved, and thereafter upon application, a bill of particulars shall be furnished; and, c. The fact that any party may retain counsel if he so desires, and the fact that an individual may appear on his own behalf, or a member of a partnership may represent the partnership, or an officer or authorized employee of a corporation, trust, or association may represent the corporation, trust, or association. 6.4 Prehearing Conference The presiding officer may hold a prehearing conference with the parties for the purpose of formulating or simplifying the issues, arranging for the exchange of proposed exhibits or proposed written testimony, setting of schedules, exchanging names of witnesses, limitation of number of witnesses, and any other matters that may expedite the orderly conduct and disposition of the proceeding. 6.5 Limiting 'Testimony To avoid unduly repetitious evidence, the presiding officer may limit the number of witnesses or the time for testimony upon a particular issue. 6.6 Removal from Proceeding Any person who willfully disrupts a hearing to prevent or compromise the conduct of the hearing shall be removed from the hearing room. 6.7 Order of Procedure The party requesting the contested case hearing shall open and close. Intervenors shall be heard in such order as the presiding officer directs. 6.8 Co -Counsel Where a party is represented by more than one counsel or representative, only one of the counsel shall be permitted to cross-examine a witness or to state any objections or to make closing argument. 6.9 Cross -Examination Each party shall have the right to conduct such cross-examination of the witnesses as may be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts and shall have the right to submit rebuttal evidence. 24