As nearly as may be, hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the following order of procedure:
(a) Each party may make an opening statement.
(b) The Department's evidence will be presented.
(c) The Contestee's evidence will be presented.
(d) Each party may offer rebuttal evidence.
(e) After all proceedings have been concluded, the person presiding at the hearing shall declare the hearing closed. Members of the Commission and the designated presiding officer may examine witnesses. The presiding officer may allow evidence to be offered out of the order herein prescribed.
040-27 Wyo. Code R. § 27-7