The appellant, his/her representative (who may be an attorney or other persons representing him), counsel or other representative of the contractor, the executive director, members of the panel or their agents, witnesses of both parties or who may be called by the hearing officer, and such other persons as the hearing officer in his/her discretion may admit, with the consent of the appellant.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 9740.6