Rule 178. If a party desires to argue orally before the commission, a written request shall accompany the exceptions, cross exceptions, or the brief in support of the decision and recommended order, and at the same time, the request shall be served on all other parties. The request must indicate "oral argument requested" in bold capital letters on the first page of the pleading under the caption. The commission, on its own motion, may also direct oral argument. The commission shall notify the parties of the time and place of oral argument. The commission may limit the time for oral argument by each party.
Mich. Admin. Code R. 423.178