(a) All parties, at their own expense, may be represented by counsel. This right may be expressly waived. Parties are entitled to respond and present evidence and argument on all issues involved, and to conduct cross examinations for full and true disclosure of the facts.(b) Costs of a transcript of a SOAH proceeding ordered by a party shall be paid by that party. Costs of a transcript of a SOAH proceeding ordered by the judge shall be split equally between the parties.(c) A party or witness who needs and interpreter or translator is responsible for making the request under SOAH rules.