(a) Representation. The parties or other persons or organizations
participating pursuant to this part 60-30 have the right to be
represented by counsel.
(b) Failure to appear. In the event that a party appears at the
hearing and no party appears for the opposing side, the party who is
present shall have an election to present his evidence in whole or such
portion thereof sufficient to make a prima facie case before the
Administrative Law Judge. Failure to appear at the hearing shall not be
deemed to be a waiver of the right to be served with a copy of the
Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and to file exceptions
to it.