If a contestant fails to appear at the place, date and time specified in a notice, the hearing officer may, within his discretion:
(a) Continue the hearing to a later date and provide notice as prescribed herein; or
(b) Proceed to conduct the hearing without the contestant and dispose of the contested case as provided herein; or
(c) Dismiss the request.
049-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-6