In any proceeding the Hearing Examiner may, in his or her discretion, call the parties and staff witnesses together for a conference or discussion prior to the taking of testimony, or may recess the hearing for such a conference or discussion with a view to carrying out the purpose of Section 200.300. The Hearing Examiner shall state on the record the results of such conference.
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 83, § 200.505