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§ 18.14 - Hearing examiner.

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After an answer is filed, if the Director General decides to continue the administrative disciplinary proceedings, he/she shall appoint a hearing examiner to conduct those proceedings under this part.

Authorities. Among other powers, the hearing examiner shall have authority, in connection with any proceeding assigned or referred to him/her, to do the following:

Take evidence under appropriate formalities;

Make rulings upon motions and requests;

Determine the time and place of hearing and regulate its course and conduct;

Adopt rules of procedure and modify the same from time to time as occasion requires for the orderly disposition of proceedings;

Rule upon offers of proof, receive relevant evidence, and examine witnesses;

Take or authorize the taking of depositions;

Receive and consider oral or written argument on facts or law;

Hold or provide for the holding of conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;

Perform such acts and take such measures as are necessary or appropriate to the efficient conduct of any proceeding; and

Make initial decisions.

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