§ 955.10. (Rule 10) Conferences with the parties.
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(a)Regardless of whether an appeal will be decided after a hearing or on the written record, the Board may, on its own initiative or at the request of one of the parties, convene a conference to consider:
(1)Simplifying or clarifying the issues;
(2)Obtaining stipulations, admissions, agreements on documents, understandings on matters already of record, and similar agreements to avoid unnecessary proof;
(3)Limiting the number of witnesses and avoiding cumulative evidence;
(4)Settling any of the disputed issues; and
(5)Discussing any other matters that may aid in disposing of the appeal.
(b)The Board will prepare a written summary of any conference with the parties. The written summary will be part of the record.