§ 824.10 - Hearing Officer.

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The Hearing Officer:

Is responsible for the administrative preparations for the hearing;

Convenes the hearing as soon as is reasonable;

Administers oaths and affirmations;

Issues subpoenas, at the request of either party or on the Hearing Officer's motion;

Rules on offers of proof and receives relevant evidence;

Takes depositions or has depositions taken when the ends of justice would be served;

Conducts the hearing in a manner which is fair and impartial;

Holds conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;

Disposes of procedural requests or similar matters;

Requires production of documents; and

Makes an initial decision under § 824.13.