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E. Seeing the Record Prior to and during the hearing, the appellant or his/her personal representative may examine the contents of his case file, together with portions of public assistance or social services case files that pertain to the appeal. He/she may also examine all other documents and records to be used at the hearing. F. Summary 1. Prepare an original and two copies of a summary discussing the agency's action and the reasons for that action. Cite the regulations substantiating the action. Attach to the summary copies of pertinent documents. 2. Give the original to the hearing officer. Give one copy to the appellant. Following the hearing, file the other copy in the record. G. Attendance Attendance at the hearing is limited to the appellant, his/her representative, appropriate representatives of the county department, and any witnesses which the appellant or the county wish to call upon for testimony. H. Conducting the Hearing (refer to SA -3340 Figure 2) 1. The appellant and the county may be represented by attorneys or other representatives obtained at their expense. 2. A hearing officer from the Division of Social Services presides at the hearing and administers the oath to all participants. He/she will also record the hearing. No transcript will be prepared unless a petition to Superior Court is filed. 3. The county and the appellant must each name someone to present their testimony and to call witnesses. 4. The county's representative must read the summary and explain the county's action, or call upon someone to do so. He/she may call witnesses, one at a time. The hearing officer may questions witnesses during their testimony. When the county's testimony has ended, the appellant or his/her representative may question the county's witnesses or representative. 5. The appellant or his/her representative may then explain why he/she feels the DHS' action should not be implemented. He/she may call witnesses, one at a time. The hearing officer may question witnesses during testimony. When the Page 153