When applications involving a common question of law or fact or multiple proceedings involving the same or related parties are pending before a hearing officer, on the motion of any party, the Department, or the hearing officer's own motion, the hearing officer may order a joint hearing on any or all of the matters and issues in the cases. Additionally, the hearing officer may order any or all of the cases consolidated, and may make such other orders concerning proceedings therein as may tend to avoid unnecessary cost or delay.
15 Miss. Code. R. 9-91-4.3