(a) The claimant and the claimant’s attorney or authorized agent, if any, and the carrier’s representative must attend all prehearing conferences pertaining to the claim under consideration.

(b) A request for a prehearing conference shall constitute an agreement by the requesting party to appear personally or arrange for substitute representation in the event of a scheduling conflict.

(c) Claimant’s attendance may be waived for good cause.

The provisions of this §61.60 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective November 20, 1977, 2 TexReg 4323; amended to be effective December 13, 1989, 14 TexReg 6280.