The hearing examiner assigned to conduct such hearing, or an alternate designee, may hold a pre-hearing conference to clarify the issues, explore the possibility of settlement, or take stipulations of fact. All of the parties or their authorized representatives shall attend any prehearing conference.
N.J. Admin. Code § 19:14-6.2
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2555(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3387(a).