Hearing.

(a)

The state hearing officer shall provide written notice to the concerned parties of the date, time, and place of the hearing at least ten calendar days before the scheduled hearing. Both parties shall have the opportunity to present oral and written testimony under oath; to call and question witnesses; to present oral and written arguments; to request and examine records and documents relevant to the issues(s); and to be represented.

(b)

The state hearing officer shall conduct the hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Sections 5050(a) and (b), 5051, 5053, 5054, 5055, 5056(a), (c), and (d), 5057, 5058, 5059, 5060, 5061, 5062, 5063, 5064, 5066, 5069, and 5070, except that references to the “administrative law judge” or “ALJ” shall mean “hearing officer”.