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. 480-47-.01
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-4-26, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-60, 50-13-3, 50-13-13, 50-13-15.