(1) A respondent in proceedings who is given a copy of a genuine steps statement filed by an applicant in the proceedings must file a genuine steps statement before the hearing date specified in the application.
(2) A genuine steps statement filed under subsection (1) must:
(a) state that the respondent agrees with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant; or
(b) if the respondent disagrees in whole or part with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant--specify the respect in which, and reasons why, the respondent disagrees.