Section R. 408.21428 - Failure to appearRule 428.
(1) If a party fails to appear in a contested case after proper notice, the hearing may proceed in the absence of the party.(2) The hearings officer, upon request filed within 10 days after the scheduled hearing date and upon a showing of good cause, may excuse the failure to appear. In that event, the hearing shall be rescheduled.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.21428