007.02(C)(i) ATTENDANCE AT THE HEARING.

The hearing will be attended by a representative of the Department. The suspected household member and the member’s representative, if applicable, are encouraged to attend, but their presence is not required. The hearing is not open to the public, but friends or relatives of the household may attend if the household so chooses. However, the hearing officer has the authority to limit the number of persons in attendance at the hearing if space is limited or if persons in attendance must be limited to ensure an orderly hearing.