Briefs may be filed by a party or any interested person either before or during the course of the hearing, or within such time thereafter as the Board or its designee shall designate. Failure to file a brief shall in no way prejudice the rights of any party.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 360-26-.01
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-3, 43-34-5, 43-34-24(c), 50-13-3, 50-13-13.