At a hearing before a Referee each interested party may present such sworn testimony and other evidence as may be relevant to the issues pending in the matter. Each interested party shall have the right to cross examine witnesses testifying at the hearing. The Referee shall inquire into and develop all facts bearing on the issues and shall receive and consider evidence without regard to statutory and common law rules.
460 R.I. Code R. 460-RICR-00-00-1.12